On Longing Assignment

"The body is the primary mode of perceiving scale."

On Longing by Susan Stewart 

When considering the quote "The body is the primary mode of perceiving scale" in relation to this picture of the Epcot ball with people walking in front of it, the concept of human scale becomes particularly evident. In the image, the colossal size of the Epcot ball is accentuated by the presence of individuals nearby. Our bodies serve as a fundamental reference point for understanding the scale of monumental structures like this. As we observe the picture, the contrast between the size of the ball and the people walking in front of it highlights the  scale of the structure relative to human proportions. 

"The souvenir speaks to a context of origin through a language of longing."

On Longing by Susan Stewart

In this picture, I was out to dinner before prom and we all ordered Shirley Temples. The act of holding and sipping from the glass triggers a language of longing, symbolizing a desire to revisit or recapture the emotions and experiences associated with the time and place that I had this drink.

"The souvenir reduces the public, the monumental, and the three-dimensional into the miniature, that which can be enveloped by the body."

On Longing by Susan Stewart

In this image, it shows a pile of seashells from a beach trip. These natural objects (seashells) show the transformation of grand, expansive environments (the beach) into portable, intimate keepsakes.

"The souvenir is used most often to evoke a voluntary memory of childhood."

On Longing by Susan Stewart

In this image, it shows my sisters and I boogie boarding, where the boogie boards serve as the souvenirs, involves reflecting on how objects from our past can trigger nostalgic memories and emotions associated with childhood experiences.

"The place of origin must remain unavailable in order for desire to be generated."

On Longing by Susan Stewart

This image shows my siblings tubing on a lake and it involves exploring the concept of desire and longing for a past experience that is no longer accessible in its original form.