The ship, and being afloat at sea, is such a fitting metaphor for growing up. So much of what you touched on -- the loneliness of sailing alone, the feeling that the wind can pull you in any direction, the sands of a homeland that is your past -- was spoken of with such affecting language, and really resonated with me.
I only sometimes look at the photography and visual art aspect of YWP, but this inspired me to go through it more. The description made it personal, and I love how you collaged it! Amazing!!
There's always something about a photograph of an empty chair (I once used a chair as a photography subject as well) that makes me feel a certain way. I guess I mean to say, it brings awareness of the absence of a person: Is this someone's favorite chair? Where are they now, why are they gone? What's its story as an object that cannot speak? There's an unexpected dimension to it for me that a table, for example, would not have.
I never would have thought of snowboarding in this way, but I can see it now (or hear it in my head, rather)! "My board is the conductor" and "Together we make // My song" are both great lines!
Ahh, there is so much sadness in this piece, but a sparkle of happiness too. Sadness for all that's gone away, happiness and appreciation for what once was. It reminds me of that quote about returning to the places you used to love only to notice how you yourself have changed with the landscape (I don't actually remember how it goes or who said it). I found this piece so relatable too -- we all long to return to childhood sometimes; it's a lifelong condition.
The ship, and being afloat at sea, is such a fitting metaphor for growing up. So much of what you touched on -- the loneliness of sailing alone, the feeling that the wind can pull you in any direction, the sands of a homeland that is your past -- was spoken of with such affecting language, and really resonated with me.
:) yess you too!
Thank you!
Of course! Keep writing :)
I only sometimes look at the photography and visual art aspect of YWP, but this inspired me to go through it more. The description made it personal, and I love how you collaged it! Amazing!!
this is so nostalgic and bittersweet, thank you for sharing it! i love the last part, where you sign your name; it adds a nice diaristic element. :)
There's always something about a photograph of an empty chair (I once used a chair as a photography subject as well) that makes me feel a certain way. I guess I mean to say, it brings awareness of the absence of a person: Is this someone's favorite chair? Where are they now, why are they gone? What's its story as an object that cannot speak? There's an unexpected dimension to it for me that a table, for example, would not have.
I never would have thought of snowboarding in this way, but I can see it now (or hear it in my head, rather)! "My board is the conductor" and "Together we make // My song" are both great lines!
Ahh, there is so much sadness in this piece, but a sparkle of happiness too. Sadness for all that's gone away, happiness and appreciation for what once was. It reminds me of that quote about returning to the places you used to love only to notice how you yourself have changed with the landscape (I don't actually remember how it goes or who said it). I found this piece so relatable too -- we all long to return to childhood sometimes; it's a lifelong condition.
Thank you!!