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My piece entitled ‘Stepping Stones’ is a nostalgic piece that is a reflection on my childhood memories and struggles with growing up. I am a very traditional person, I love following and keeping traditions. Recently I have noticed the extremes I go to recreate these events exactly as they occurred the 1st time. I struggle to let go of these events and accept the fact that they will never be repeated in the same way I experienced them in the 1st time. Each element of the piece represents a different aspect of my story. The photos contain my 1st and favorite teddy bear, Winnie. One image is a close up of me holding the bear to my face, this represents the importance and prominence that Winnie had in my life. Winnie was always number 1 on my list of things to take with me if my house caught on fire. He was a part of me and my identity and I have represented this by composing the photo with the bears face making up half of my face. The next photo is of me facing Winnie represents my struggles and frustration with outgrowing such childhood toys. The 3rd photo is of me physically taking acting and pushing the bear out of the frame and out of my life. The 1st piece of audio is a recording of a ballerina music box that was passed down from my great aunty to me, a peaceful and calming melody that reminds me of childhood. The 2nd audio piece more up-tempo, it is a recording of my skipping, a rhythmical, paced sound that reminds me of this childhood hobby. The last recording is of a young girl that I babysit singing a nursery rhyme. The text in the piece is a photo of the 1st page of my favorite book as a child, ‘Winnie In The Hundred Acre Wood.’ The 1st video clip shows me tearing a piece of artwork I did as a child. This represents me tearing up my past. The 2nd clip shows me scattering the pieces onto the floor. This represents me letting go and allowing nature to work in its own ways rather then forcing it.