My interpretation of the theme Shadow/Shade is based on the oppressive shadow that an addiction can have on someone’s life. My final piece represents a range of emotions experience by a single person who is struggling with an alcohol and or drug problem. In my work I have shown the different cracked shards of the mirror, which signifies a broken life of the person. Within each of the shards I have painted, there is a slightly different reflection which symbolizes the series of hardships that have made this ‘broken man’. The different emotions in each shard suggest a story and a time lapse. I tried to suggest a development of emotions and a gradual change, this triggers that audience’s imagination as to why be the person in pain and anger. Despite developing other ideas in my project, I have tried to base my final piece on pure anger and frustration – like the man has finally realized that his life is in ruins because of his addiction.
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