Considering my statement of intent and research I have done the piece will follow a character who is lying in bed daydreaming, she looks at and considers herself in the mirror which leads to her mind setting alight with thick black smoke and her ideas trap her in a suffocating grip whilst they pull her apart. A larger than life figure comes to her bedroom window and looks in on this scene and proceeds to remove he from this darkness. The main character bathes in the goddess’ glory where she is healed and filled with light, and is then returned back to her bed filled with the glowing power of the goddess. The large figure opens her palm to find the flower of a plant which then in the next scene we see floating down to the main character’s windowsill. This storyline represents a journey from sadness to empowerment and contentment, the main character is filled with support, love and power by the red goddess figure when questioning who she is in her own skin. Ultimately providing the positive idea of acceptance and challenging those who associate negative concepts with the feminine form.
The world they are situated in is a fantasy world with surreal elements reminiscent of pieces created by the design firm Superstudio. (below)
The character’s healing will be represented by her submersion in water, water is a life-giving source and thus is giving her the revitalisation which she needs in order to become empowered, essentially healing the emotional and psychological wounds society causes women and those with feminine power. The water will provide a slow and therapeutic atmosphere, helping to refresh her body. She then returns back to her home under the watch of the ‘uncompromising woman’, a character which has been influenced by the likes of Eartha Kitt.
The flower that the red goddess figure will hold and give to the main character will be the flower of the Yarrow plant also known as Achillea millefolium. Throughout history this plant has been used for healing and taking care of a deep wound. The genus name Achillea derives from the mythical Greek character Achilles who carried the plant in order to treat battle wounds. Historically, in the military it was used for healing too, going by names such as Bloodwart, Knight’s Milfoil, Staunchweed and Soldier’s Woundwort. Different cultures also associate the plant with good luck as well as it’s ability to bring second sight and help find love.
Here is the beginning of the storyboarding process, here I am considering the narrative and how I am able to transition smoothly between each frame in a way that is interesting yet clear to the audience.