Tiny Tales.

(2024)

Childhood memories are dynamic, ever-changing, and fading, yet they leave a memorable mark on our lives. / These memories, whether positive or negative, can build motifs of growth or become scars from past experiences. / They live in our conscious and subconscious, influencing who we become. / The piece is a physical manifestation of the questionnaire about childhood experiences up to age 14 conducted with 27 individuals from different ethnic backgrounds. They were aged 19-59, including: one non-binary respondent. / 10 males, and 16 females. / The questions expiored relationships with family, friends, and self, delving into subjects such as fears, punishments, or what participants would do differently as parents. / Within the work, the fragility of glass symbolises the delicate and sensitive nature of childhood. / Just as glass can be easily shaped and affected by its environment, children are profoundly influenced by their surroundings and social interactions. / The technique of laser engraving on glass embodies the way memories are etched into our minds - sometimes subtly, other times with stark clarity. / A central visual element of the piece is the word "Tiny," written in a custom typeface inspired by playground equipment. / The typeface design and the shape of the piece evoke the nostalgic image of static on old television screens, evoking memories of moments with weak or absent signals, metaphorically representing the interruption and distortion of thoughts and emotions. / Typefaces designed by me, created in Illustrator and laser cut into glass.