LenzMetaphor

Balanced Rock by Andy Goldsworthy: I really liked the monochromatic color scheme and overall composition of the piece. It signifies the careful balance that one must uphold in life and the dangers that exist if we do not. I believe that Andy Goldsworthy does a great job depicting life lessons and complexities utilizing pieces of nature as shown in his other works.

Space by Francesca Woodman: This photograph by Francesca Woodman is both powerful and striking. Though it is entitled "Space," the metaphors that can be derived are numerous. The color and space utilized, as well as the blurred out facial features lead me to believe that the photo is about identity. The woman in the photograph does not look like she knows where to go, nor can she see. Her blurred out face represents her lack of self and this is disabling her from from leading a purposeful life.

Untitled by Matt Cauthron: I really like the surrealism portrayed in the photo. The color and lighting is very detailed and powerful. Maybe the photographer is trying to convince us that some things are beyond the real and obvious and our minds is a blank landscape. I like too that the man depicted in the photo is wearing formal attire, but is barefoot and it could signify the connection between those.

Said by Graham (Don Cheadle)
 * Crash: Written by Paul Haggis**
 * "We're always behind this metal and glass."**

Crash is one of my favorite films to date, even though it was released nearly eight years ago. The interesting thing is, even though all this time has passed, I have never forgot this quote at the beginning of film. I remember watching the movie and it instantly struck me.

Metaphor: I think it says a lot about how society works in the present day. Groups of people are segregated--if they want to or not--and even more personally, people separate themselves from one another. The metaphor applies to many places in life but it still fundamentally represents the same thing; we are inhibiting ourselves from making connections within our lives that may be valuable because of social norms or things much deeper.

Alternate Interpretations: This could also relate to segregation within oneself. Straying feelings away or trying to disconnect with dark memories has an adverse effect nonetheless. We inevitably become the person that we never really wanted to be, and we stay this way. For whatever reason, people would rather evade than embrace, and I find this very intriguing about society.

I hope that I will be able to try to evoke the same feelings and convey the same message of segregation in many of its forms. I would like to explore it in a larger scope initially, but get deeper and more personal to complete my exhibition. I have a feeling I will be successful in this project.