Under Pressure - A Cognito Studios Creative Project May 2014
Today's post introduces a series of creative projects I have been working on which aim to delve into the world of artistic expression using the medium of photography, creative writing, creative lighting and graphical effects.
This one is called UNDER PRESSURE.
It portrays the inner struggles we all go through when under pressure; pressure to succeed, to win, to save face, to make sense of a tragic event or unfortunate circumstance. The photos in this project were taken in an enclosed space to symbolize the fact that though we may all look happy and complete on the outside, behind the smile, behind closed doors we face our dragons and fight for our lives and our sanity.
The facial expressions and the writings in each photo attempt to take us through the range of emotions and mental battles we experience while facing those problems that stress us out.
Through it all, we bear up under pressure. Each time we wake up in the morning and give life another go, refusing to quit, we get stronger. Suddenly we realize we can make it through. That sudden realization is what gives us the victory.
Enjoy these photos.
Photos, edits and lyrics by Shawn Asala
A Cognito Studios Expression 2014 (c) All Rights Reserved
Inspired? Please do share
This one is called UNDER PRESSURE.
It portrays the inner struggles we all go through when under pressure; pressure to succeed, to win, to save face, to make sense of a tragic event or unfortunate circumstance. The photos in this project were taken in an enclosed space to symbolize the fact that though we may all look happy and complete on the outside, behind the smile, behind closed doors we face our dragons and fight for our lives and our sanity.
The facial expressions and the writings in each photo attempt to take us through the range of emotions and mental battles we experience while facing those problems that stress us out.
Through it all, we bear up under pressure. Each time we wake up in the morning and give life another go, refusing to quit, we get stronger. Suddenly we realize we can make it through. That sudden realization is what gives us the victory.
Enjoy these photos.
First the
realization- reality hits you
Then like a heavy
storm heralded by the gathering of dark
clouds
The pressure hits
you
The thing you feared
most is fast approaching
And that which is
fast approaching
Is the thing you
feared most
Your head is banging
World War 3 is
raging within the walls of your cranium
Nuclear bombs go off
like fireworks on New Years day
You stumble like a
battered soldier
Ear drums pierced
deaf by the maddening blast
Of pressure
It is wet and dark
on Pressure Street
It's hard to light
the fire of hope and faith
Is there a way out?
Because this
pressure is unbearable
It attacks from
every angle
It pulls your minds
in different directions
Falling down, down,
down
The thought of
quitting is both bitter and sweet
Sweet because you
need a break
Bitter because
somewhere within is a survivor
You kick back like a
fighter who knows his worth
The battle continues
once more
Hey look, pressure
just bought a pressure cooker!
Just when you
thought you had broken through
Something tells you
this is life or death
You dig in and push
back
You search around in
your mind for inspiration
This war is mind,
body and soul
Think!
Think it through
Weren't you made for
more than this?
Your eye has seen
beauty and hope
Your ears have heard
the sweet sound of music
You have tasted the
vision - Fight for it!
Where is your
respite?
Where is your
salvation?
Where is your joy?
Where is your tomorrow?
Blinded by the
pressure
You wipe away the
sweat
Somehow you keep up
under pressure
Fight!
Stay up under
pressure
Resist!
Even if you fall,
get back up!
Fight!
This fight won't
last forever!
Like a ray of
sunlight streaking through clouds
Your creative spark
lights up the darkness
The way out finally
shows up
The sign says: fight
the pressure
Don't give in, don't
give out
You will prevail
Finally peace floods
your soul
The war is not over
But the battle is
won - Victory!
It has always been
there inside you
Pressure was sent to
bring it out
You were made to
shine - Under Pressure!
Photos, edits and lyrics by Shawn Asala
A Cognito Studios Expression 2014 (c) All Rights Reserved
Inspired? Please do share
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