Berg-Metaphor



These three photos stuck out to me more than any other. The artists who created the photographs is Jason DeCaires Taylor, Andy Goldsworthy, and last but not least, Jerry Uelsmann. Each artist had their own creative ways to represent a metaphorical photo. Even though they are very different, thats what I felt that was most inspiring, the fact that they're different and known in their own way.


 * Ideas:
 * "Home was prison"
 * You're Out of Your Element

These choices really stuck to me. The first quote (Home was prison), was one that has always been in my head. I chose it because it can be interpreted in many ways. It also relates to myself in various ways. I don't remember where I found it, but its always going to be here. The second quote came from dads favorite movie, The Big Lebowski, and a line he always states to me is "You're out of your element" so it can be relevant to various situations. The quote I am leaning towards is "Home was Prison". Throughout the time I spent answering the questions, it appeared that I felt "You're out of your element" was too literal and basic, so I am continuing to answer the questions in the "Home was Prison" perspective. I am not exactly sure where the first quote came from, so it is difficult to determine this. This metaphor evokes the memories that people have and the hidden feelings that could be anything. It can represent whatever someone wants it to. Anyone can interpret this differently. Depends on the person's story. This story could go along with someones isolation at home because of a mental illness, or maybe they have an abusive family as to where they can't leave and being home is like being locked up and feeling dead. Right when I remembered the quote, I knew right away how I can represent the quote. The best part, is people can see it the way THEY choose. I have my way, and so many others can look at it differently and see the what they want to believe.
 * 1) Explain why you chose the lyrics/poem/book lines you did.
 * 1) Who is the poem/song/book written by? Write this down.
 * 1) What visual metaphor does the song/poem/book quote evoke?
 * 1) What other interpretations might someone have for this song/poem/book quote?
 * 1) How will this quote and research influence your project? Explain... including the metaphor you hope to portray.
 * 1) REMEMBER: METAPHORS ARE SYMBOLIC AND COMPARE ONE THING TO ANOTHER, DON'T CHOOSE OVERUSED IDEAS, LIKE A HEART FOR LOVE OR THE EYES ARE THE WINDOW TO THE SOUL. DIG DEEPER AND REALLY TRY TO PORTRAY SOMETHING UNIQUE.