Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
de-centralization, family, photograph
College
Fine Arts and Communications
Department
Art
Abstract
My family began as one little unit, but had become little dots on a map as each person created his or her own little family. This de-centralization has weakened the once close-knit society that existed in former years. With this constant change, how can one person create a link from an older generation to the younger one? My project attempted to prime the generational pump and unite families, beginning with mine. The project included visiting little known members of my family over Christmas break 2004, interviewing them, and then creating descriptive photographs that revealed more about each person. The resulting photographs, along with excerpts from the interview, were to be displayed in the Harold B. Lee Library on the campus of Brigham Young University during April 2004. For various reasons beyond my control, my proposed start-date for this project passed and I had not learned if I would receive the Research Grant. Nevertheless, I felt prompted to begin the project.
Recommended Citation
von Harten, Andy and Brinkerhoff, Val
(2013)
"Bridging the Gap,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 2076.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2076