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Clarissa Chawner
My CUSP explores the transition from university student to working professional. The images I’ve chosen chronologically represent the different stages of my journey and the range of emotions I’ve experienced.
While the present evokes a sense of comfort and familiarity, the future brings with it the unknown. The fear, stress, feeling overwhelmed by creative paralysis and exhaustion. But it also brings new opportunities – the thrill of meeting new people and creating connections, the satisfaction of finishing a long-term project, or the confidence in your abilities to be a pioneer for your own success.
Change is as Good as a Holiday is auditory accompaniment for the visual elements of my CUSP. It is an intimate musing about my time as a university student - self-doubtful, but also carefully optimistic about the future.
Change is as Good as a HolidayClarissa Chawner
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Written transcript of 'Change is as Good as a Holiday'
It’s funny to think that three years ago, I was at the beginning. And now I’m at the end.
My mind is changed. Developed. Transformed.
Only on some days.
Much has stayed the same. I do the same things. Just – differently.
I like to think I’ve gotten better. Work harder, not smarter – or is it the other way around?
The more I know, the more I realise, I don’t know anything. How do I – how do I… do?
No amount of pushing papers will prepare you for pushing your own career. But I’ve spent years learning. Surely something’s useful.
Comfort is nice, but it’s not exciting. You know what’s exciting?
The unknown.
The new people, skills, experiences.
I tell myself that to feel better. It works – most of the time.
Change is as good as a holiday, right? Well, I guess I’m spending the rest of my life on holiday.
It’ll be fun.
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