May 31, 2016
Artwork Narrative
Considering Chikle made us scale down our original idea to just a silhouette or symbol, I am glad he's recording a brief explanation of what it represents. I was upset he changed it up on us but I realized where he was coming from and why he made it into something more simplistic. I thought it would look sloppy if everyone had a thousand different colors with every panel having detailed designs, once everyone is finished I’m excited to walk along the sidewalk and see it all come together as one.
There was a day where I was confused of what I wanted. I’m being honest there was a day in Chikle’s class that I just sat there and did nothing for two hours! I was so lost until I started searching for ideas online through google images. I’m not completely sure how I came across it but I scrolled past the symbol for wind. I stared at it for a a bit on my phone and it clicked. I immediately connected with the symbol of wind with the way I perceive change in my life. Wind goes in different directions but wherever it goes it’s still the same wind that blew by a couple miles back. Regardless of what’s in it’s way wind always manages to overcome any obstacle and continue on it’s way. I also think the power wind has is underestimated. I reflect that onto myself. There are times I feel others underestimate the power I hold and how capable I am of many things. It’s okay though, one day they’ll be aware of how powerful I am and realize I can do anything.
In my symbol there are four separate drawings each representing wind. The drawing in the middle represents me. The crescent shape to the left, is my sister. She’s in that spot behind me because she's always pushing me to continue to strive, I kind of see it as her back facing me and she's using her legs to keep pushing me forward. The drawing on the bottom represents my mom. I see it as her holding me up and I observe her hard work and how she supports the family. I know she’s holding on because she doesn't want me to go. I hope she knows I won’t forget where I came from. I hope she knows she will be one of the main reasons why I succeed and why I become successful. The last shape, the one above the middle represents my dad. I see it as him grabbing my shirt or something along the lines of that and it being difficult for him but he’s throwing me out the door. I know I’m his youngest and he sees himself in me. He tells me everyday he’s my biggest fan and he hates to see me fail but he knows it will only lead to my success. It’s a bittersweet time for both my parents and myself but I will make up for everything they’ve done for me by showing what I’m capable of. One day I’ll make them even more proud that I’m their daughter than they do already.
I put myself in the middle to symbolize that where I am today, and wherever I end up, I will always have those three people to support me, push me, and guide me.
Artwork Narrative
Considering Chikle made us scale down our original idea to just a silhouette or symbol, I am glad he's recording a brief explanation of what it represents. I was upset he changed it up on us but I realized where he was coming from and why he made it into something more simplistic. I thought it would look sloppy if everyone had a thousand different colors with every panel having detailed designs, once everyone is finished I’m excited to walk along the sidewalk and see it all come together as one.
There was a day where I was confused of what I wanted. I’m being honest there was a day in Chikle’s class that I just sat there and did nothing for two hours! I was so lost until I started searching for ideas online through google images. I’m not completely sure how I came across it but I scrolled past the symbol for wind. I stared at it for a a bit on my phone and it clicked. I immediately connected with the symbol of wind with the way I perceive change in my life. Wind goes in different directions but wherever it goes it’s still the same wind that blew by a couple miles back. Regardless of what’s in it’s way wind always manages to overcome any obstacle and continue on it’s way. I also think the power wind has is underestimated. I reflect that onto myself. There are times I feel others underestimate the power I hold and how capable I am of many things. It’s okay though, one day they’ll be aware of how powerful I am and realize I can do anything.
In my symbol there are four separate drawings each representing wind. The drawing in the middle represents me. The crescent shape to the left, is my sister. She’s in that spot behind me because she's always pushing me to continue to strive, I kind of see it as her back facing me and she's using her legs to keep pushing me forward. The drawing on the bottom represents my mom. I see it as her holding me up and I observe her hard work and how she supports the family. I know she’s holding on because she doesn't want me to go. I hope she knows I won’t forget where I came from. I hope she knows she will be one of the main reasons why I succeed and why I become successful. The last shape, the one above the middle represents my dad. I see it as him grabbing my shirt or something along the lines of that and it being difficult for him but he’s throwing me out the door. I know I’m his youngest and he sees himself in me. He tells me everyday he’s my biggest fan and he hates to see me fail but he knows it will only lead to my success. It’s a bittersweet time for both my parents and myself but I will make up for everything they’ve done for me by showing what I’m capable of. One day I’ll make them even more proud that I’m their daughter than they do already.
I put myself in the middle to symbolize that where I am today, and wherever I end up, I will always have those three people to support me, push me, and guide me.