Artist Statement
For my Self Portrait, I’ve decided to
record a video as my assignment. I just recently received an Adult electric
scooter for my birthday and have been using it to get out of the house and to
self-reflect during this pandemic. I would like you to think of it as if you
went for a run and or bike ride, and or just need a moment to enjoy nature and
life. During this terrible pandemic, society has completely shut down and for the
last month, everything has been on halt. The scooter is something I’ve wanted
for a while now and when I received it from my wonderful girlfriend, which so
happened to be at the beginning of the quarantined (perfect timing) it
immediately gave me an instant new hobby. Even though it sucks not being able
to see my friends or family, this new scooter was a new shining light, a new
reason to get outside. I’ve finally got to take it out and drive it around, and
from that first kick push to start the engine I glided down the street in pure
enjoyment. I was immediately obsessed; I rode it for 3 hours straight (until it
died). I told everyone I knew they needed to get one, and some did and were all
hoping to ride together after this pandemic, but until then it’s just myself,
my scooter, and my face mask, until better times of course. Also, I know that
may sound sad, but this is an uplifting video, this is a video I hope inspires
anyone to get out and make the best of a crappy situation. In all, I want to
show how I am having some fun getting out but practicing self-distancing and
respecting people’s space. I hope my steps can inspire you to find a new hobby
and or even purchase a scooter lol, but either way please find some
self-happiness during this dark time.
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