Balancing Paradoxes and Paradigms
Paradox – impossibility, enigma,
puzzle, contradiction, irony
Paradigm – example, model,
patter, archetype, standard
The concept of this work is based on the
abovementioned definitions. As we
go through our own paths we must somehow find a sense of equilibrium in
managing the supposed unattainable and the norm. It also takes into consideration two perspectives. From the eyes of the child, everything
is play. With imagination, things
are doable, viable and fun. As the
owners of the street, I wanted them to see themselves in the mural. Having the kids participate in the
creative process will hopefully give them ownership of the final output.
On the other hand, adults tend to forget these child-like moments of
exuberance and excitement. We must
not. Let us reflect on the times
when we ourselves felt much enthusiasm and looked forward to the possibilities
that the next day had to offer (as the kids showed me while I was working).
The mural also intends to symbolize the many directions and options
we can, should and do take. At the
end of the day, it is a matter of choice.
On the off chance that it ends up not to our liking, there are other
avenues. Like children who have
resilience and adaptability… we learn, we adjust and we move on.
Marika
Constantino
Roma Arts, Bandung, Indonesia
July
2012
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