FACE

WHO ARE YOU 

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

What might one say when looking at this photo? Is that an alien? Is that a human in the future? Or is it some mutated creature that has an awkward body due to unfortunate genes?  I view it as as an alien that represents characteristics of myself.

Viewing this project for a few seconds one will notice that compared to a typical human body, there are some vast differences. For starters, the alien has a stomach and legs of a letter H. Humans don't have body letters as shapes. Instead of oval eyes, the artist substitutes it with the @ symbol.. In my opinion, the arms really stick out the most because if you look closely, both are thick but are different in lengths. Other differences include antennas as hair, and one thick and thin eyebrow.

In the first paragraph I mentioned how this project goes deeper into characteristics of myself. Something that a typical viewer won't notice is the emphasis  of the H's and the arms.I am trying to contrast with what is normal and what isn't. Being diagnosed with Autism at an early I posses certain characteristics that some may consider "awkward.". In addition, I discreetly and abstractly conveyed the message of  "be who you are and don't be ashamed of it". Lastly though not obvious  I brought in unity. Despite having unusual body traits, the alien happily comes up with a solution to work around the obstacles.

 In conclusion, I do feel  that this project is successful. Here I was abstractly conveying the message of  how the idea of "being normal" doesn't exist in society. In life, you will encounter people who are completely different whether through, race, gender, ethnicity, personality, or disability. Don't be judgmental and for those who feel they are, put that aside and live life the way you want to.  Remember you are in control of your own destiny and those opinions against you, doesn't matter.