Theme Idea for Senior Thesis

The theme of my senior thesis is "condolences". I will be using this theme to explore the complexities of grief, healing, and sympathy as it pertains to the loss of a loved one. I chose this theme because I wanted take a deeper look into the many different ways we grieve and how it is we cope and recover from the trauma of losing someone we love. It is my hope that giving this topic my time will help jumpstart the healing process for those participating and interacting with my work.

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Nick Verstand's "Aura"

Nick Verstand, Aura Aura is an exploration of light as a medium. The installation explores how the visual perception of emotions influences the understanding of the self as well as others - fostering meaningful interactions. I think this installation was such a powerful way of getting participants to interact and respond to their emotions without having to say a word. A lot of today's interaction as been reduced to social media. Even though it is still an outlet that fosters e...

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This is my weeks field highlights. This weeks tasks were a test at how well we would be able to maintain our attitudes while out on the streets talking to people about the local charity (D.C. Strings ) we represent. I think this was by far one of the hardest things I had to do. I found it extremely uncomfortable trying to stop people to talk. Everyone seemed too busy to stop and in a hurry. I started the week trying to be positive but failing to maintain the best outlook. I ended the week in a much better place and even enjoyed the conversation we shared with a few people we stopped.

ANDDD WE ARE BACK....😎

Here are a few of the pieces I have made since my previous updates I would say they are still a work in progress and need a few tweaks BUT WE ARE MAKING PROGRESS FOLKS !!! 😎

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