Garden in the East

Adrianna R. Arosemena

PHOTOGRAPHY

This tryptic is meant to provoke thought and exude a sense of nostalgia. They are physical representations of the biblical relationship between the serpent, Eve and even God. One can interpret the progression of images to catalog the journey from one’s innocence of youth to an acceptance of the world’s wrongdoing and cruelty. The arm in the third paragraph may represent perspective, but with the price of taking away the irreproachability of the child. The images can also be an exposition of humanity’s downfall through curiosity. While the story of Adam and Eve is the original inspiration behind this collection of stills, the beauty of art is the power given to the beholder to interpret the work before them. This photograph was taken using a 50-year-old