Just entered my video into an exhibit in Chicago.
Below is my statement:
How does one define the American Dream? Is it the attainment of a collection of priceless objects, living the lavish lifestyle of wealth and fame? Or is it attained through our accomplishments? The often touted goal of "having it all", is this possible? How does one maintain the delicate balance of family, career, and personal accomplishments, without losing the personal sense of themselves? True happiness comes from the intra-personal relationship with one’s self, and the inter-personal relationships with others, through the interactions of a small community of close contacts. Ultimately, we are defined by our dreams. The American Dream is a personal institution, one that suffers in our disconnected, wired world, with its fast paced modernity. We offer only passing glances to others as we go about in our media focused consumerist culture, missing the greater things of value, a true awareness of the moments, and real connections. Only through living a valid life, doing what one loves, contributing to civilization in a lasting way, and engaging with others, can the American Dream be realized.
The American Dream seems out of reach. Moments of clarity and then lost again. Familiarity and then nothing. Fear at what has not yet been realized or accomplished. A nausea at trying to see anything in this life clearly. Struggling for consistency. Then finally a stark moment that one can see the wrinkles in their skin, illuminated by setting sun, reflected in the screen of the laptop as they watch in discomfort thinking on what has not yet happened as time is passing.
ReplyDeleteSuccess! My photograph, "Mama at the 'Fridge" was accepted into this show. Looking forward to it!
ReplyDeleteHere is a link to the gallery, and the exhibition.
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http://womanmade.org/show.html?type=group&gallery=americandream2011&pic=1