Everyday Representations
This is my hockey mask. The hockey mask represents the character Jason Voorhees from the Friday the 13th film series. Jason Voorhees’ hockey mask represents fear and horror, instantly identifying the slasher villain from Friday the 13th. Its scratched-up, dirty white surface, red markings, and holes closely match the film version, making it recognizable, though it omits Jason’s body, weapon, and movements. The mask successfully conveys menace on its own, but it distorts reality by turning ordinary sports gear into a symbol of terror, filtering out all normal, non-threatening aspects of a hockey mask.
This is my car. My car is a 2003 Nissan 350z. The 350Z represents a sporty, high-performance car, symbolizing speed, style, and automotive design. Its sleek silver exterior, aerodynamic curves, and two-door coupe shape make it an accurate representation of the real vehicle, clearly communicating its identity as a performance-oriented sports car. However, this representation filters out the full driving experience, including engine sound, handling, and interior comfort, which are essential to understanding the car fully. It also slightly distorts reality by emphasizing aesthetics and excitement over practical aspects like fuel efficiency or everyday usability, creating a glamorized version of the car that highlights its sporty appeal.
This is my stuffed bear. The bear was from the Christmas spectacular hosted at Radio City Music Hall. This bear represents a playful, whimsical version of the iconic holiday nutcracker, blending childhood innocence with theatrical tradition. Its bright costume, tall hat, and decorative details mimic actual nutcrackers, making it a recognizable, though imaginative, representation. The bear successfully conveys festive charm and humor, but it filters out the human precision, posture, and performance context of an actual nutcracker. It also distorts reality by replacing a disciplined human figure with a cute, approachable animal, transforming seriousness into whimsy.