In your own words, describe an image from the documentary or “The People’s Portfolio” that brought you close to your own emotions?
This image about a mother hugging her son's gravestone in Arlington cemetery who died fighting for America. This woman sits by her son's grave everyday and reads to him. The story about this picture made me tear up because the emotions about this image are so strong and touch me because of my personal connection to Islamic countries (even if I am not Muslim). As an international student, the image represents that even though someone is of a different religion or race, they still get respected by the country they died fighting for. The mother's unconditional love even after he has died is so beautiful and the grief shown in this picture is so clear.
The picture captures the profound grief and pain experienced by a mother who has lost her child, highlighting the deep emotional connection between a mother and her son. It is a reminder of the human cost of war, as well as the sacrifices made by the families of soldiers who give their lives in service to their country, a powerful message given through a picture. The image also shows the pain and suffering that war can inflict on families of all faiths and backgrounds, reminding us of the need to strive for peace and understanding in our world.
(Citation: https://www.npr.org/2016/04/24/472702464/in-service-a-photographer-examines-the-flip-side-of-power)
I took this image and tried to use a simple black background similar to Platon style. I wanted to show the emotions of sadness and loneliness. I took this picture with the feelings of being homesick and lonely as it is not so easy to go visit my family as often as I would like, as they are across the world from me. I wanted to explain through the expression on my face of how empty loneliness feels, being alone in an unfamiliar country.
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