Many people experience the fear of the future and the thought of an identity crisis, particularly amid significant life transitions, when you don’t know who you are or who you’re becoming. You may feel as though you’ve lost yourself or that the person you once believed you were has changed. This emotion is frequently accompanied by fear of the future because it is impossible to know where you are headed if you do not know who you are now.
I chose this subject for my final project since I have experienced it personally and believe that many others can too. Through sculpture, I am able to transform these emotions into something tangible and real. I aim to convey through the forms, materials, and shapes I employ what it’s like to be unsure, to doubt oneself, and to confront the unknown. I want to make an art piece that conveys both uncertainty and hope, the complexity of not knowing everything yet still going forward. This project is personal, and I think it addresses the silent battles that many people face as they try to define their identities and future plans.