Inspiration

The inspiration for Stages of Decay came from four main sources: death, romanticism, Mary Shelley, and the photos I selected for my moodboard. Death itself is a constant taboo that is, quite literally, a part of every person’s life, and I felt it should be talked about in a raw yet beautiful manner. I absolutely adore the romantic era-- the way that the poets and artists of the time allowed themselves to feel, to be morbid, and use these feelings to appreciate all nature and life-- and I wanted to present those beliefs in my work. The inspiration from Mary Shelly came from both her work, Frankenstein, and her possession of her deceased husband’s heart. Finally, when looking for pictures that would fit the vibe of the product I was working on, I found a multitude of images focusing on rotting fruit, and thought that they encapsulated all of my other ideas and inspirations in a rad way.