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DiaryRecorded memories from the depths within...
Jeff Huang for depthCORE XXVI - Remix and Repent
My remix painting + photomanipulation of a photograph by Chris, aka *septic
Original piece here:
[link]
Remix__
Chris' photo was an amazing partner for my concept. I wanted to keep a surreal atmosphere and feeling (influenced by Rene Magritte), and his photo was perfect from the start.
Please take a second to read the concept to fully understand the purpose of the image.
The road in this image symbolizes the "path" which we all head down in our lives, I guess you can call it our life-line. Along these paths, there is constantly events and unforgettable memories which strike us, in this image, the hanging mirriors symbolize just that; Waypoints which our mind which allow us to reflect and reminiscent back, to all those unforgettable and significant events in our lives which we experienced down this "road".
This piece is very personal, therefore I took it to another level of symbolism in terms of these mirrors. The middle one, which is in focus, has a date on the mirror. "110503" is what it says. That is the date in which my ex-girlfriend and I started dating, november 5th, 2003. That is my waypoint, the point where I enter this mirror and reminiscent every single detail that my mind allows me, for the 2 years after that date would end up to be the most happy and fulfilled time span of my entire life.
When these 2 years ended(shown by the cracks in the mirror), not only did I lose the joy and happiness, but I also forever lost a part of me, theres a huge hole in my heart. It's 2 months away from 1 year since we've broke up...and yet I still think of her...I have asked myself numerous times why I still do. But I guess I can only say that I still love her...and I'm very thankful that she had given me the chance to be with her. She's got a new boyfriend now, and I pray that it is someone who can give her the happiness that I couldn't, because I'd hate to see this girl get hurt...
The times that we shared, whether joyful or sad, would forever be carved into my personal "Diary".
Sorry for being emo guys, I just got carried away, this is a very sensitive subject so I guess I just had to let things out of my chest. Thanks if you have actually taken the time to read this, and I hope you like this piece.
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Comments: 109
Your beautiful work is featured in my "It's a Surreal World" journal, [link]
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Dear friend, your wonderful work is included in my Surreal Landscapes Group feature -- [link] and [link]
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I really really like it. The concept is amazing.
Roads always remind me of transience of life...
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Cheers, happy you enjoyed it!
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fantastic photo! i download this photography on my blog [link]
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"hope you like this piece"?!?! it's.. wow i don't have any words that can explain how beautiful it is.. thats talent that is!
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i love surrealism, and you've portrayed it awsomely in this picture. wicked
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maybe the most perfect work that I saw here
congratulations!!
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woah...i likes it....it's so surreal...dreamy...
awesome work u have here 
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Very, very lovely piece, and lots of sentimental value behind it...
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Very, very lovely piece, and lots of sentimental value behind it...
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very interesting concept, editing, colors.. i like it.
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every time I look at this artwork and I remember how for hours I stare at a book.. a Magritte's artbook. Surrealism is the curent I like the most... this is why I mostly compose conceptual photos.
and this is why I love your art...
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That's great man, I'm happy you appreciate this type of work. Me too.
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This one was always my favorite!! Too bad it's about girls breaking your 
You haven't fixed the spot yet . . . But then again you're super into doing homework . . . High five!!
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Wow, you did such a great job of showing what you were feeling..I love the concept.
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i percieve the shadow to be too far away from the object , it doesn't seem high enough to have that sort of shadow distortion
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that's for me like the calm moment before storm.beautiful. and warm colours...amazing !
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lovely concept. the sepia tone really embellishes it.
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Interesting.. I began to wonder what kind of "mirrors" are waiting for me, waiting for me to break. I hope there are joyful mirrors waiting for you. Though variations are good to experience and learn from.
Like someone above me wrote, it's wonderful to see an amazing picture with a lot of emotions and a story behind it, rather than just a picture for fun. It makes the picture almost living..
Great work. Take care ^_^.
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MY RIDICULOUSLY LOOONG ANALYSIS 
Interestingly- when i was scanning through your gallery, this piece caught my eye, & immediatly i thought of Dali. Of course, i am a huge fan of Dali (but who isn't, right?), so i clicked on it. However, not surprisingly, your source of inspiration was Magritte- who, although quite different from Dali in terms of tone, meaning, intent, palette..., used similar imagery, and, despite his growing dislike for Surrealists, applied similar Surrealist techniques.
Your piece is similar to Magritte's "La Condition Humaine" in terms of imagery- but the deep symbolistic meaning that accompanys your piece distinguishes itself completely from a Magritte- as he hated for his work to be analyzed- he wanted it to be "looked at, not looked into". I'm loving the fact that you used Magritte truly for inspiration only, but kept with your own intentions, ideas, & themes. Instead of doing a "Magritte with your own touch", you did a "KhaoticStorm" (sorry, i dont know your name
So. You seem to play alot with the concept of memories, especially those painful, in your work. I'm a definate fan of where your going with it.
by the way- your honesty is refreshing (esp. the fact that you are a boy!), and i think tons of people can empathize with the deep pain that comes with a breakup (esp when your not the one initiating), and will therefore connect with this piece.
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That's probably one of the the best comments I've ever received on dA.
Thanks a lot for even taking that time to analyze and absorb it. I appreciate that!
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coolness. i like this a lot. amazing gallery btw.
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This is amazing.
I love the colors and the idea.
The only thing I would change though is the way you cropped the chord that goes on the picture frame on the left.
The line on the edge of the photo is a bit awkward.
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Yea I can see what you're saying. I was fighting with myself when I did that, but in fact that's what makes it not awkward in the end. I tried cropping past the line so it's just the frame, but it looked like the frame wasn't hanging and isn't a part of the other 2 frames.
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No prob, in fact I should join the club.. my Valentine day wasn't all that pink either T_T
Funny how one person could affect your life this much huh? oh.. well gotta keep your head up!!!
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I do love your work, what really make it even more special is the concept behide it... yeah... gotta love it.
I know how you feel... you can't just stop loving someone even if they already have someone else by their side... when you still love that person.
Time heal but that doesn't mean the scarless wound doesn't ache every now and then right? Still it will heal, best wishes and I really love all your works ^_^
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Thanks a ton for those kinds words, I appreciate it ^^ Yea...you're totally right. Time heals but the big wound opens up every now and then...in fact it opened up 2 days ago during Valentine's again.
Thanks again!
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aaaaaaaaaaaaaamazing...colours, composition....everything! so surreal
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Reading the story behind this piece is very, very touching man.
I too know how it feels to not be able to not get over an ex-girlfriend. It's been sometime over a year for me and mine, yet for some reason I just can't let go. Even after all the headaches and the drama, and something just wont let me let go.
As for the piece itself, I think it looks amazing. But the meaning behind it really brings it to life.
Excellent work.
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Thanks for those kind and understanding words my friend. Good luck to you as well.
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this is great artwork, and when i
read the description, it hit me at
the heart. sensitive guy, at least
you tell the truth ;] props.
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Man , i almost cried myself 
I really love this photomanipulation and i think the symbolic effect is just amazing. Even before i read the explenation i felt that the picture had something to do with love and broken hearts. I think it's the color mood of the picture that make me feel that way
just keep it up m8 ! And ill watch you !
cheers from =mangatobbey
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Thanks for the kind support, much is appreciated.
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