Life+In+Transit


 * Life In Transit--**Molly Leff, 3A



**Literary Artist Statement**
==== This shoebox is a creative work that explores society and the basic concepts of life. The pieces used are at first glance seem as nothing more than pieces of junk, but they work in harmony to create a work that demonstrates life in a simple form. The product produced is full of elements that are used cohesively to create a box that illustrates the game of life that is always in motion. The finished product is unified, even though evidently split. The background colors are relevant in showing the light and carefree nature of childhood on the left versus the looming and dark nature of the unknown, aka the future on the right. The entire left side of the box is seen with animals and pieces that are reminiscent of childhood. The smiley-face sun in the sky is similar to the happiness associated with a youthful life. The watch with the magnifying glass on it in the upper right corner illustrates the emphasis that time has in daily life. There is also a blinking light behind the watch giving off a cool effect and more emphasis. Time is a looming element that determines life in every aspect. The car travelling into the future is the protagonist of the box. It is seeing its past flash as nothing but a blur in the windows with the future looming in the windshield. The bug that is placed right on the line between childhood and adulthood represents the metamorphosis from child to adult. Complexities of life can be understood by the Rubik’s cube hanging over the car that is progressing further into the future. The Eiffel Tower doesn’t represent Paris, specifically, but the fact that the future is unknown and where you end up may be a surprise. The hand hanging from the top can be interpreted as an invisible hand or hand of God playing the game of life. The die has just been rolled which illustrates that life is a mix of choices and luck. The four leaf clover also is an element of luck that can be seen in the box. The car is traveling and cannot turn back. Future is all that appears in the car's windshield, childhood is just a blur passing by the window. Life's complexities are easier to understand through the playful pieces in the shoebox. Time will not stop and the game of life is always in the midst of being played. Life is constantly in transit to the unknown. ====