April 2023
Evolution of a Blue Morpho
Student
Nguyen Ha Linh
2210SUCCP
Nguyen Ha Linh
2210SUCCP
Specialism
Graphic Design
Graphic Design
Artist Statement
Fairy tales featuring princesses serve as a source of inspiration for young girls, offering a message of hope and possibility regardless of their background or circumstances. These stories often highlight the importance of kindness, courage, and inner strength, instilling in young girls the belief that they can shape their own destinies and make a positive impact on the world around them. However, if these tales are taught without care, they can create the impression that only physical beauty leads to a happy ending. Girls grow up surrounded by negative messages, such as "Princesses are tall," "Princesses aren't round and chubby," and "Princesses shouldn't cry," which can lead to a distorted perception of beauty and happiness.
To capture this idea, a stunning image depicts a glass painting with a blue butterfly placed in the center. The blue butterfly represents beauty, symbolizing the unspoken desires of young girls. Surrounding the butterfly are purple peonies that represent dreams, while blue peonies represent reality. This reality shows that a girl can become more beautiful, just like Cinderella became a princess, and Snow White found love after overcoming hardship.
And yet, the blue peony depicted in the image is a myth, a flower that doesn't actually exist. This emphasizes that fairy tales will always remain just a bedtime story, but the lessons they teach and the empowerment they provide can last a lifetime.
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