Final Submission

Edward Hopper Rooms by The Sea, 1951

Narrative: As she dreams, the sunlight strokes her soul, a soul that lingers, consumed yet conceded to the loss which haunts from within.

The narrative embodies the notion of loss, separation, isolation, grief and reflection.

Each day, the woman overcomes her emotional pain through reflection and contemplation through a journey of light and time.

Model

The model contains three inter-related themes, a bedroom, a day room and a pathway which links these rooms together.

Bedroom

The bedroom echoes the form of a corridor, to suggest the notion of isolation and separation. Its form is uncomfortably narrow and appears to be split or fragmented. The angle enhances the reality of loss and the sharp pain it causes. The room offers limited light, manipulated in a way that really tries to embody the isolation and loneliness the widow must deal with, whilst at the same time extends the pain and fragmentation that accompanies it.

Day Room

The day room signifies the widow's rise above her grief. It is elevated above the rest of the world, seemingly floating and edging towards the sun, echoing the surreal juxtaposition of Hopper's work. There are several aspects of the bedroom that have been paralleled in the day room to signify the importance of recognizing her pain before being able to surpass it. The fact that, this loss will inevitably hold a part in her life, yet the day room encourages and insists she wander outside in her own sanctuary, alive in sunshine.

The Pathway

A slow, meandering process that echoes the grieving process, unpredictable, challenging and at times ominous.