Following is the first brief of my Media assignment, an original creative self portrait. It is broken into four main themes and mediums:
- “You(th)” – Images
- “Dogs, Rabbits and Foxes” – Audio.
- “Head Over Heals” – Video
- “Utopia” – Text
On each will be a small explanation of the ideas and components behind each piece and it’s relevance to my self portrait.
YOU(TH)-
A portrayal of the haste with which we grow up due to pressures from our family, community and above all, ourselves. I got my first part time job at 13, left home at 15 and continued through work and high-school to university. The only time I’ve felt discriminated against is for my age.
“KANGAROOS, RABBITS AND FOXES”
These two pieces are representations of my cultural heritage, Italian, Aboriginal and British. It portrays the influence they have on my interactions, lifestyle and perception. The focus is on the historical conflict between the British and Aborigines and the struggle to preserve indigenous values and beliefs in a modern society. They are titled “Static” and “Rabbits” respectively.
“HEAD OVER HEALS” –
These two videos are for probably the only stable thing in my life, my partner Ellie. Thanks for playing the lead role in what will continue to be an amazing experience for as long as we’re both lucid, and hopefully for some time thereafter. I love you to the moon and back.
“Utopia”
‘This is the world he made for himself when the real world was not enough’ (Krist Novoselic). My creation through music that is never limited by context, is impervious to deprivation and that thrives beyond reality; composed by billions of hearts and minds: human and animal, living and dead.”