Here is an example of art that reflects the changes in mood and circumstance through life. This could be a great discussion prompt for emotional change, naming feelings, or how to respond to difficult situations.
"Dorothy O'Connor translates events from her life into a surreal ongoing series called Scenes. For years, the artist has transformed spaces—often a room—into fantastical places that tell a story. Visually rich and exciting, they feature elements of the natural world that are handcrafted by O’Connor. In one room, a den of snakes line a ceiling, while in another, over 200 paper birds circle the space. A giant tornado—which has over 500 feet of fabric around it—engulfs the contents of another. These awe-inspiring sights are interactive and initially displayed as installations (with live models) in galleries and other art spaces. The tornado, for instance, actually rotated during its opening.
Every concept in Scenes is predominantly shaped by O’Connor’s experiences. As a result, these spaces double as a conceptual autobiography and creating them is a cathartic experience. “Building these life-sized installations also allows me to literally live inside my own imagination,” she writes, “if only for a short time and satisfies the need to create a more aesthetically pleasing reality.” Each project takes her months to complete, and after the scenes have debuted, they remain only as a photograph."
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