I believe that one of humans most natural endeavors is the search for knowledge and understanding, which becomes a life-long journey in the immense chaos that surrounds us. We are conscious and our growth is colored with the experiences we have and the perspective that takes shape as a result, which is why I chose to use the colorful patterned materials that give more sensation than concrete images or ideas. The relationships that are formed also grow within us, creating other aspects of our character that are inherited throughout life, represented by the beads. I wanted the fragility of the materials and the frayed edges that bind them to represent those same qualities of being, where we are united in such insubstantial ways that we can only attempt to understand throughout our delicate life. I wanted the appearance to be very organic and also put together in an amateur fashion, because the essence of humanity is unfinished and flawed. Being human is being delicate and tough, bright and dark, orderly and confused, layered and bare; a complete mess that is only as substantial as can be felt and related.
1 comment:
Katelin: Thanks for the post. I like the texture; however where are the literary references?
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