Transformation
This is three by three feet in size (3x3 ft) and is made of charcoal on paper.
This sophomore project was based on the assignment of a word given to the class. We were free to do what we wanted with the word. The word was "transformation". I chose to create a picture that showed my transition over the past few years where God was giving me a new heart and a new mind. I wanted to show the pain and torment that I endured through the past few years of trials and tests. The picture shows a patient (representing me) being held down against his will and being cut open, fully conscious, and will NO painkillers or sedatives. I have to endure the full process for hours on end while the doctors saw open my rib cage and perform a heart replacement.
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The Process of Annihilation
These Pictures were Completed During my Senior Year at WestMont College in Santa Barbara, CA.
The senior project that I completed is based off of this part of my life. I had recently been diagnosed with OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder). I didnt necessarily have habitual movements or habits, rather, I had obsessive thinking where I couldnt control my thoughts and feelings. because my mind would constantly dwell on negative things, I would become depressed much of the time. I pleaded with God to lead me in my life and show me a way out. After about 1-2 years of this, I finally started medication and I have now overcome the worst of these situations. During these times, I told the enemy (satan), that once God gave me the power to defend myself, I would annihilate the enemy. I was not content with a word like subdue or kill; I wanted a word that described ultimate distruction. I wanted to annihilate the enemy. This series is a story of the annihilation that I will envoke and have begun to invoke upon him.
This is the first picture of 5 senior art projects for my senior art show. The first picture represents demons around me coming in on me and satan whispering in my ear lies that would lead to my OCD and depression. I had no control over my situation since I was trapped on all sides.
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The second picture represents me pushing the demons away from me because a messenger from the lord has come with the sword which represents the word of God. The only way that I defend myself against the enemy is to use God's word (the sword) and slay my enemies. The messenger (angel?) has an obscure face on purpose because I would do a horrible job rendering such a magnificent creation as an angel. Second, I like the anonymity of the angel...it gives magesticness I suppose.
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The third picture shows me in fighting stance with the sword ready to fight the oncoming demons. There are demons attacking me and swarming me from all sides. I am however in control and have the sword ready to fight.
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The fourth picture shows me in the process of decapitating a demon in the background. One demon has already been decapitated and another demon is writhing in agony because his guts have been spilled out. Nice huh?
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The fifth and final piece shows my enemy under my feet up on a high mountain where I have the sword to its throat so that if it tried to get up, I would slay it. This demon has no control and cannot get up.
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