Space Research Spring '24 - Every Season Hand-sewn Banner
5 ft. x 4 ft.
I wrote the poem displayed on this banner, titled Every Season. It's about continuing to love someone despite whatever changes life may bring. Every single letter in the poem as well as the star in the backdrop were sewn by hand.
Space Research Spring '24 - Every Season Banner Artist Statement
8.5 in. x 11 in.
The artist statement goes into detail of the process behind creating the banner and the meaning of Every Season.
Space Research Spring '24 - Burning Heartbreak Stage
36 in. x 36 in. x 16 in.
The stage is covered with a combination of love and hate poems from various artists including a few poems I wrote as well. It has flames and a campfire that is beneath a chair. During my presentation, I sat on the chair under the flames and presented my manifesto (below) to symbolize burning the love that I once had.
Space Research Spring '24 - Heartbreak Stage Manifesto
8.5 in. x 8.47 in.
Throughout the Manifesto there are four distinct feelings that are comparable to the stages of grief. The feelings in order are denial, depression, anger, and acceptance. The manifesto walks readers through a narrative of emotions related to heartbreak. I utilized this piece to further elaborate on the meaning and feeling of the stage design.