Imagination

I feel I have been focusing too much on the fear aspect of my concept while I should be focusing more on the imaginative side to it. Especially with my image in the attic, the childlike imaginative side seems much more prominent than fear. I have been looking at different imaginary worlds created by fiction authors and cinematographers to get some inspiration on how to present my images. I have become interested in creating an imaginary world that take place in ordinary places such as a garage or attic. Through thinking about imagination, I have become interested in creating a loose story within my series by using the same model (possibly still myself) at different point in their life.




Quotes:


"Whenever you think about the Civil War or the Roman Empire or possibly God, you're using your imagination," -Paul  Harris


"The imagination is absolutely vital for contemplating reality, not just those things we take to be mere fantasy."-Paul Harris


 Bibliography:


Wang, By Shirley. "Children's Imagination Important for Cognitive Development - WSJ.com."Business News & Financial News - The Wall Street Journal - WSJ.com. 22 Dec. 2009. Web. 06 Oct. 2010. <http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703344704574610002061841322.html>.
This article has a nice, positive psychological perspective on imagination. Instead of discouraging imagination, the author and her resources, encourage imagination, arguing it helps children's minds develop. They argue that children who believe in Santa Clause are actually thinking scientifically when believing by comparing Santa to the garbage man. While Santa mysteriously makes present appear though children never see him, the garbage man makes the trash disappear while the children never see him either. The article goes on to say that parents should read fictional stories to their children and encourage playing dress-up in order to boost the child's imagination.