Project Prep 3

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I made a collage in my junior year English class based off the play and movie Fences. The more obscure patterns in my collage represent the struggles that develop as one dives deeper into alcoholism. The lightning-shaped objects crash onto the glass of wine. Though they came from a serene background, out of nowhere they pounced with strength. The lights in the brain turn off over time, confusion, anger, other emotions settle in. The thoughts, once small and minute, loom over as big clouds. A galaxy of stars illuminates the ground below, casting one lonely light onto the star of the show.
Making art with my own hands adds a personal touch. Even if I am not good at it, I had fun with the task of it. Choosing how I cut a snippet of magazine, flipping through the pages in search of the last piece. It is a sense of accomplishment. It was challenging to stick with one vision. My mind would change throughout how I wanted to lay the pieces. It was important I did not glue anything prematurely only to regret not putting the piece elsewhere. It was satisfying to rearrange all the scraps into a place where it made sense. It would click in my mind that it belonged there. I cannot say if I learned anything about alcoholism throughout making this. I made this with what I perceive going through alcoholism feels like. I have no first -hand experience nor have ever seen anybody suffer with it.