MFA Thesis
- Five Stages of Grief
This visual representation of grief helps viewers grasp the overwhelming nature of mourning and its impact on physical and mental health. The project will explore past healing methods through visual art, film, and techniques that depict bereavement.
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​The film will feature particles, pyro, fluids, and destruction effects to visually portray a person experiencing the 5 Stages of Grief as if they were enduring physical pain rather than emotional distress.
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Jump to Video : " The 5 Stages of Grief "
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1st Denial - Heart on Fire
​In the denial stage, the character's heart catches fire, symbolizing their chest pain. Initially, they feel a dull ache but continue to deny the escalating pain in their heart.
3rd Bargaining - Brain Exploding
In the bargaining stage, the character's brain sparks and breaks apart, then reassembles, symbolizing their unrealistic pleas for change in hopes of their loved one’s return.
2nd Anger - Stomach full of Smoke
​In the anger stage, the character's stomach fills with rising smoke, symbolizing the buildup of anger and frustration that can eventually erupt.
4th Depression - Lungs filling with Water
In the depression stage, a lung fills with water as the character experiences deep misery, symbolizing their feeling of drowning in overwhelming sadness.​
5th Acceptance - All organs healing
​In the acceptance stage, all the organs come together and transform into a unifying gold color, symbolizing the character’s release of negative energy and acceptance of themselves and their situation.