framing

Lupton states that "A frame can divide an image from its background, but it can also serve as a transition from inside to outside, figure to ground" (100). Often the frame is an agent of seperation, but not the focus of the piece. In my image, I wanted to change that a bit.

My instagram post shows the Chapel, framed by an old looking window, which is covered with signatures. To outsiders, the frame is just a graffitied window, but those familiar with LU know that those signatures and this angle mean that the photo is taken from inside Main Hall's very own Nipple of Knowledge. 

This weekend, for 50 Days, seniors were able to go up and sign the Cupola. It's a tradition and a hallmark of graduation. 

This why in my photo the chapel is not actually the focus. The frame- the cupola covered with signatures from past Lawrentians is the important part. 

Lupton says that "In politics, "framing" refers to explaining an issue in terms that will influence how people interpret it" (100). Framing the Chapel with these signatures should influence people who are familiar with LU to connect with this tradition, and maybe their own exopereinces related to it. 

I tried to create a Hiarchy where the frame is brought more into focus. I did so by fading out the colors and upping the contrast, so the eye is drawn to the signatures. Thus the frame has hiarchy over the chapel, which is opposite of how we would see it in most contexts.