The Passage of Time

Sneha T.

Soft Pastel

• Artist Statement

  This piece depicts an endless desert being continuously filled with sand. The sand pouring from an hourglass encapsulates the entire landscape. The two figures on the sand dune represent the contrasting views of my past and current self on the passage of time; while my younger self embraces the beauty of each moment with youthful carefreeness, my present self struggles to resist the apprehensions of the fleeting nature of time. These sentiments are embodied by the figure that is fixated on the rapidly falling sand, in contrast to a child, laying and enjoying the vibrant sunset. This artwork portrays my longing to be as carefree as my child self was, and breathe in the beauty of the moment.

• Creative Statement

  Expressing my deepest struggles and feelings through creativity has allowed me to develop a deeper self understanding. By visualizing internal conflicts and societal changes I wish to see in the world, I have grasped better clarity of my identity and am able to advocate for what I believe in.