The works I selected for my portfolio I chose because they best represented my theme, which is my memories. Thses memories are not just any random images that I picked, but are a select few that stand out in my life that have left an impact on my subconscious. For instance, "Discovery" is a depiction of the memory when I found out a major truth in my life, one that still impacts my every action. "The Melody Line" represents the Haven I found in music, especially in the music I create. Like wise, "The Colors of Passion" represent the passion and love I have found in the colors of the artist word. When I created "Its at the tips of your fingers" I was thinking of a time when I was trapped in utter darkness (not to be cliche or anything), and what I needed was right in front of me, but just out of reach, and it took me a long time to finally grasp it. "Waited" represents a time when I waited for someone, but they never came. I had grown from a child to an adult by the time they bothered to come, but by then it was too late. I had waited. "The typical feminist" represents a time in my life that I took all too seriously, but look back at with pride. "The Movements of Fall" is a memory from one of my best afternoons that I have ever experienced, and will never forget. Yet the best memory that I have re-created so far is my most recent, and most impacting yet: "The Real Innocence" represents the time I spent in Cameroon, Africa with the Aids Orphans Rescue Units and the precious orphans I spend it with this past summer. The impact they have had on my life is far greater and stronger then any of my previously mentioned memories.
I hope that when people see my work they will experience the memories that I have tried to capture on the paper. Or better yet, that when they look on that they will be reminded of their own impacting memories.
Art is more then a means to commuicate to the world something important to me: it is a release. Art helps me to release my stress and thoughts. It gives me a defined goal to work towards with dedication when all other goals are unsure and hazy, yet it's not just the goal I work for but the entire journey through art which is so enjoyable. Art is a necessity in my life.
