Conceptual

For this project we were tasked with creating a photo haiku and a free verse poem based on a concept statement. Once these were created, we needed to create a short animation that went with the free verse poem, as well as take a photo that went with our concept statement.

My Concept Statement: I am exploring the feeling of depression through the experience of standing up for myself.

Free Verse Poem:The Snake and the Prey

Within the crowds

I stand

On a summer day;

Alone as a red leaf

Amidst the vibrant green leaves

 

It’s a snake,

Silent as it moves in,

Poised to strike

The prey apart from the crowd.

Never noticed

Until it’s jaws are around the neck.

 

If it’s a snake,

Then I’m the prey.

Part of a community,

Though alone all the same

Animated Poem: 

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Photo Haiku:

A lone red leaf in a sea of green, I stand up for my way of life

Conceptual Image:

A bluetooth speaker in the darkness, illuminated by a flashlight, with a zebra print blanket as the background
A speaker to represent speaking up for myself, a blanket to represent being overwhelmed and dark colors to represent depression.