Dreamscape

Imagination & Childhood wonder are topics that I'm truly passionate about. I believe that in today's society we're too focused on individual success, and that we've lost the innocence that we once possessed as children. In order to portray this in my Dreamscape I chose two images which compare and contrast nicely. The background image I chose was John Lennon's memorial at Strawberry fields. I chose to overlay this image with images that evoke childhood memories and emotions....namely Cinderella's Castle. This Dreamscape was partially inspired by my 4th trip to Walt Disney World last summer with my girlfriend. For me, I can appreciate Disney so much more now that I'm older, and understand the work it takes to create and sustain such high standards on a daily basis. The photo of Cinderella's castle was actually taken last summer with my digital camera. The sunflower in the upper right hand corner signifies a "sun," ...perhaps in the eyes of a child, and how they perceive the world around them. The John Lennon tribute in the background also has strong symbolism, as it relates to the famous song.