Over and Over and Over, Again

Ella Afheldt

Over and Over and Over, Again is a conceptual photographic project in which the same
object, a clock, is photographed repetitively, although the clarity, position and time
change. The clock may be fully in frame, semi- or fully obscured, or it may be gone
altogether. No image repeats, no time repeats. I am constantly aware of the movement,
and yet I am unable to do anything about it.
According to a 2020 study published in Frontiers in Psychology, 48% of undergraduate
students reported above-average burnout, while 14% reported high amounts of burnout.
School and academic achievement-related stress aren’t the only issue as creative block
and creative burnout both contribute greatly; a 2024 study published in Science Direct
similarly revealed the high levels of art exhaustion faced by both professional and hobby
artists alike.
Schedules and the focus on productivity allow less time for meaningful connection and
thoughtfulness. By photographing the same clock over and over, my work deals with my
feelings and frustrations with time.

About The Artist

Ella Afheldt

Ella is a photographic artist primarily working in the documentary medium.

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