THE OFFERING
I got two different interpretations of this image:
- that it is a statement about right and wrong, particularly in response to hardship and adolescence. This is how the theme of death comes in. I take this as a metaphor for growth.
- that it is about curiosity and interest, and the concept of offering up ones grief.
I agree with both these statements, to a degree. I think that the first one is more in line with my thoughts surrounding this image. I get the feeling that the bird is a symbol for growth, development, change and (eventually) death. The boy is taking it upon himself to be the messenger in this context and is obligated to bring the hard truth of life to this girl. Overall, it is a piece about growth, and about accepting responsibility, I feel a this point.
SACCHARINE PERCH
I got two very similar responses to this piece.
There was definitely a sense that the birds were fleeing from the storm in a flurry, a juxtaposition to the girl, who looks ready to give in to the approaching cataclysm. She's given up that need to escape, and her cake is her last offering.
BLUE FOX
I only got once response about this picture, and it largely centers around being vulnerable and giving everything up out of fear. It's about feeling out of place, and giving up on trying to be in place - if there is one.
I got fairly in depth responses from the people I sent my images to, which was helpful, but most people didn't comment even after I commented on theirs.
I got two different interpretations of this image:
- that it is a statement about right and wrong, particularly in response to hardship and adolescence. This is how the theme of death comes in. I take this as a metaphor for growth.
- that it is about curiosity and interest, and the concept of offering up ones grief.
I agree with both these statements, to a degree. I think that the first one is more in line with my thoughts surrounding this image. I get the feeling that the bird is a symbol for growth, development, change and (eventually) death. The boy is taking it upon himself to be the messenger in this context and is obligated to bring the hard truth of life to this girl. Overall, it is a piece about growth, and about accepting responsibility, I feel a this point.
SACCHARINE PERCH
I got two very similar responses to this piece.
There was definitely a sense that the birds were fleeing from the storm in a flurry, a juxtaposition to the girl, who looks ready to give in to the approaching cataclysm. She's given up that need to escape, and her cake is her last offering.
BLUE FOX
I only got once response about this picture, and it largely centers around being vulnerable and giving everything up out of fear. It's about feeling out of place, and giving up on trying to be in place - if there is one.
I got fairly in depth responses from the people I sent my images to, which was helpful, but most people didn't comment even after I commented on theirs.
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