The Worst Things in Life
This piece was created to explore the idea that we change the meaning of words and phrases by over using them. While my intention is not necessary to stop people from over using the phrase, I do hope that by doing this project people will think more about the words they are using and what they mean.
The idea came from the day my brother died. After he died, I realized that all the times I had said, “this is the worst day of my life”, meant nothing. That say was so traumatic and horrible that I doubt it will ever not be the worst day ever. Although I realize it could happen, I really hope it doesn’t.
I wanted to use this project to help draw attention to the experiences we all have, and to call attention to how we use phrases and what they really mean to some people. I want my audience to go home thinking about my piece. Thinking about the things people have gone through, and to think about their own lives. I realize it may make them upset or sad, but sometimes it’s good to really think about what we have been through, and how that shapes us.
This piece allowed me to have a mental break from my transgender projects and in a way take a step back to really look at what I have created. This project may not be about transgender identity or issues, but it is about my life and the lives of others. It explores humanity and the struggles we go through just to live life. It calls attention to topics that aren’t discussed frequently, which overall makes my art worth all of the effort.
The idea came from the day my brother died. After he died, I realized that all the times I had said, “this is the worst day of my life”, meant nothing. That say was so traumatic and horrible that I doubt it will ever not be the worst day ever. Although I realize it could happen, I really hope it doesn’t.
I wanted to use this project to help draw attention to the experiences we all have, and to call attention to how we use phrases and what they really mean to some people. I want my audience to go home thinking about my piece. Thinking about the things people have gone through, and to think about their own lives. I realize it may make them upset or sad, but sometimes it’s good to really think about what we have been through, and how that shapes us.
This piece allowed me to have a mental break from my transgender projects and in a way take a step back to really look at what I have created. This project may not be about transgender identity or issues, but it is about my life and the lives of others. It explores humanity and the struggles we go through just to live life. It calls attention to topics that aren’t discussed frequently, which overall makes my art worth all of the effort.