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At this point in our young adult lives we are expected to explore the concept of “self” and the internal and external perception of it, thereof. It is difficult for me to narrow down who I perceive myself to be, internally, to just a few adjectives or ideas. I find that I am constantly changing and have a multitude of opinions about any given topic. However, as I evolve there are certain aspects of my life that stay permanent and act as structures to guide me through any obstacles and changes that I may encounter.
The image of my parents is significant to me because they are there through everything. Regardless of anything that may come our way, my family has always stood together. I am very grateful to have parents that I can be so open with. I never feel the need to lie because our relationship is extremely honest and I feel as though I can talk to my parents about anything. I think a support system like that is extremely important for anyone, particularly a person my age that is going through so many changes, to have.
The second image is of my younger cousin, who I consider a sister. We have grown up together and although we are opposites, we complete each other. There is no one I am closer to in this world, and I would do anything for her.
Next, I incorporated a picture of my two best friends from high school. They mean everything to me and I never thought I’d be able to form such a close bond with two people. Though we do not attend the same colleges, we make it a point to talk everyday because we never want to just be those “friends back in high school”. Leaving them behind has been very difficult but I know that ultimately they are still there every step of the way.
What some people may not have known is that I studied fine and graphic art for my four years through high school. It is something that I love and although I will not be pursuing it as a career, it is something that I will hold close to myself, as I always have. This was a picture I took as I was in the process of creating a huge self-portrait for my senior showcase. The concept of identifying one’s self and introducing that “self” to the world was something I studied heavily in the past year. This self-portrait was only a single form of that, but I thought it would be appropriate to include in this assignment.
Next I added an image I took in Coney Island at the beginning of this past summer. It was a night that means a lot to me to this day, especially because I associate Coney Island with some of my most treasured memories. It is a place that I find comfort and security in.
Another place that means a lot to me is a rooftop that my best friends and I would go to endlessly. We would find solace in just sitting there, talking for hours, and watch the view of New York City (which I have included here). It was our little place and the memories we have created there cannot be replaced.
Furthermore, I included an image of an art exhibit I attended this spring titled “Xu-Bing at the Cathedral”. It does not have much to do with myself but it was breathtaking and its color scheme particularly amazed me.
Finally, I included a picture of a milkshake to a) end on a light note and b) make it clear that I have a milkshake addiction.