Echoes of the Heart
Saanvi D.
Pen, foil, pencil, colored pencil, marker
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Echoes of the Heart represents the connection between time, the heart, and memories. Looking through old family photographs, I was inspired to create this piece. The connection of the heart to the distorted clock shows how the heart changes over time. The heart becomes the keeper of our memories as time passes, connecting it to the memories that are illustrated. The mountain range represents the echo of the heart. Our memories echo as the journey of life goes on. The foil bits attached to the heart and in the space between the clockwork represent the journey of self-reflection as a monumental passage in this surreal experience we call life. The clock gears embedded within the heart and in the background of the mountain represent just how intertwined time and the heart are. One thing that resonated with me was the fact that our memories echo. Memories are fragments of our hearts that we never let go of and will stick with us throughout life’s journey. They shape who we are as individuals, which is why I wrote the phrase “Memories Echo” in the space between the clock distortions. I ran into numerous artistic blocks where I would simply stare at my artwork and wonder what message I was trying to convey. Eventually, I curated a connection between the elements of my work. I thoroughly enjoyed the artistic process of creating this work. I hope you enjoy looking at this art as much as I enjoyed making it.
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Creativity to me means that there are no boundaries. There is complete freedom of artistic expression. It serves as a connector between human beings and that is what I love so much about it. Creativity allows us to channel our feelings, thoughts, and inner motivations and express them.
