See The Selfie Art Masterpieces Of Mirrors Me

By All That's Interesting | Edited By Savannah Cox

Published April 12, 2016

Updated February 1, 2024

When we think of selfies, we often think of lifeless self-portraits absent of anything but surface-level meaning. But within this form lies the potential for a transformative canvas, which artist Mirrors Me (aka Helen Meldahl) uses to turn selfies into memorable pieces of art.

Setting the stage by drawing on the mirrors used in the photographs, Meldahl turns selfies into colorful adventures, fairy tales, and iconic moments:

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All images above via Helene Meldahl’s Instagram.

Enjoy these selfies turned into fantastic works of art? Then check out our other galleries on tension furniture forged by physics and the woman who’s mastered Facebook cover photos.

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Established in 2010, All That's Interesting brings together a dedicated staff of digital publishing veterans and subject-level experts in history, true crime, and science. From the lesser-known byways of human history to the uncharted corners of the world, we seek out stories that bring our past, present, and future to life. Privately-owned since its founding, All That's Interesting maintains a commitment to unbiased reporting while taking great care in fact-checking and research to ensure that we meet the highest standards of accuracy.

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Savannah Cox holds a Master's in International Affairs from The New School as well as a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley, and now serves as an Assistant Professor at the University of Sheffield. Her work as a writer has also appeared on DNAinfo.

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