Integrative Studio 1: Memory – Formative Memory Sculpture

 

Inspired by a memories of dreams when I was a child, this piece encompasses the feeling of being tucked into bed by my mother, and the imagery that would be evoked when she would stroke my ears and hair. The usage of stars and colors (pink, purple, and green), are reminiscent of colors used in toys I would play with at that age, as well as my favorite colors at the time (ages 3-5). The mirror and tulle at the end of the telescope are meant to echo a dreamlike quality/phenomena of a hazy and unfocused phenomena, and discombobulate the viewer into viewing themselves, rather than the object they may point it at. In a way, this piece is self reflective, and disorienting, much like a dream or early memory is.