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Childhood is the foundation
and building block for our adult life. I am interested in exploring the
sociological and psychological effects our childhood has on us, in particular,
our sense of identity and the internal conflicts that we encounter in our
adult life. The work explores how associations and experiences from our
childhood subconsciously effect us as adults. Feelings such as isolation,
loss of identity and the sense of not fitting in often arise from childhood
experiences.
Through the use of sweets and dough as associations with childhood, I have
tried to encourage the viewer recall this period in their lives. The use
of repetition and pattern in the work serves to suggest the repetitive nature
of thoughts and behaviour patterns which we can find ourselves involved
in. It is only by working through these issues that knowledge and true understanding
of self comes about, through this positive changes can take place.
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