Task Three: Research everything
Like the second task, I chose to keep a visual diary where I could collect all the images that interested me here on this pinterest mood board.
http://www.pinterest.com/iambambiwillow/narratives-workshop/
Below I have chosen a few, both illustrative and photographic, that caught my eye the most, and a small description underneath why.
Illustration
I really liked the monster/creature outside almost acting like a hidden force which makes you just roll back in bed and hide from the world. For me this links more to how I feel when my agoraphobia is at its worst, rather than it relating to coldness.
When you are scared to leave the house or have social anxiety, I have found that I communicate more on the phone or via the internet, so this image stood out to me. I really like how oversized it is in relation to her. As I mentioned in my last blog post, I love objects in unusual sizes, and to me this looks as if being on the phone is a burden or at least a bit stressful.
This image I found really funny at first, because this is what I used to do myself when I was younger, but then it made me feel strangely sad. I think it's because whoever is underneath can't move their arms (or at least they are very limited) and they are unable to see/hear/smell under the hood. This limitation reminds me of how I've felt with both depression and agoraphobia, that I am unable to escape, but it is easier and safer just hidden away.
As I mentioned in my last post I really like it when animals are dressed as humans (not only when they are humanised and anthropomorphic). I have a slight obsession with panda bears, and I especially love that this one is wearing a jumper and is blushing. Lots of my friends know me for my love of the animal and say in another life I must have been one, so this could be an interesting link for my animation.
I was really drawn to this image as it relates not only to memory, but also nostalgia and old technologies which were around when I was really young. It also reminds me of the film 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind', for some reason.
Photography
This image really interested me, as the trees inside are as they were before, however the outer edge of the tree borders have been trimmed back into straight edges, showing an organised madness. It also could show how someone feels confused and jumbled inside, but from the outside it looks organised and together.
Sea cows, or as I know them manatees, are one of the most gorgeous creatures, and I love this image for the child's reaction and the look of wonder and amazement. I have a fascination with seeing animals in real life, but have never had the chance to see any in the wild other than British wildlife like deer. This 'behind bars' theme keeps cropping up.
I love jumpers, and when I feel scared or nervous I put on a small jumper to feel as if someone is giving me a reassuring hug. I love these patterns all together too, and really appreciate the autumnal and Nordic feel to them all.
I love the colours and framing of this photograph, and like the image of myself in the last blog post, I love how this lady is staring in adoration. This brings back the childhood qualities of amazement and ore for history.
Jelly shoes were every 90's child's first choice in footwear, and I love how this image is of young adults reconnecting with their past. I also love how the two ladies are wearing matching clothes, which reminds me of myself with my sister when I was younger. The colour tones are also really soft and beautiful.
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