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Dani – Time

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Through this assignment I chose to make time real. I have spent the last few days looking at and organizing old photos with my mom. In these photos, we came across countless items/objects that we still have in our house today.  I thought it would be funny to remake these old photos in the same location or with the same object as in the photo taken ~20 years ago. A few items to note are: our green leather couch and salmon pillow, the deer statue I used to care for at my grandmothers house, my grandma’s Viking sewing machine that my mom still uses, and the view from my backyard that is strikingly similar to how it has looked my entire life.

One thing is for certain we are NOT as cute as we used to be!

 

Dani – Pictures That Matter Now

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In approaching this project, I was tempted to post photos from my four years at Bowdoin or from all of the places I have traveled throughout my life as these are opportunities I am grateful for and have missed since the shelter in place order began. However, looking back at the last 3 weeks I realized I have had countless moments of joy and beauty to appreciate amidst these circumstances. I decided to focus on these moments that have brought a smile to my face and realize the ways that the people *and dogs :)* around me have been contributing to my experience. These are the pictures that have mattered to me the most since being back at home!

The photo that most comprehensively captures my feeling of gratitude toward the people that have contributed to my life over the last few weeks is the 6th. As I was walking along the beach, I saw this amazing rock compilation that someone had built. When I went to take a picture, either the original artist or one of the contributors told me I was not allowed to take a picture until I added an item. I think finding ways to collaborate and engage with others, even when we have to remain physically separated, is so important. This piece of art was not only enjoyed by many but also created by many.