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What Once Was



    My goal in my work is to capture complex emotions in a way that resonates with the viewers. My portfolio explores the inevitable passage of time and change in life. I used an abandoned home to convey this theme, and show how it can relate to the feelings of growing up and outgrowing a beloved place. 

        When I first walked into the abandoned house, I was struck by its stillness and apparent disregard. It was clear that the house had not been lived in for some time, and had been forgotten by those who once cared for it. By using this abandoned house as the foundation of my portfolio, I expressed the idea of "growing up" and the memories associated with this particular space by keeping the feeling of being out of place. The cottage aesthetic is significant because it symbolizes a retreat, a getaway and a safe space. By using this structure, I aimed to emphasize the importance of these types of spaces in our lives, and how we outgrow them as we continue to change and mature.

       I connected with this house because it has a personal connection for me as it reminds me of my family's cottage, which I am starting to feel outgrown as well. Through my artwork, I aimed to capture the feeling of outgrowing a beloved place and the bittersweet emotions associated with it while trying to keep the aura of the man who once lived there.