Composer Randall Standridge writes: I think the average person likes to think of themselves as happy. However, thinking of oneself only in this regard completely ignores the many aspects that make each of us the unique, individual, beautiful creations that we are.
Sometimes we are joyful.
Sometimes we are fearful.
Sometimes we are peaceful.
Sometimes we are angry.
While I wouldn’t go so far as to say we should prize all of these emotions, I do believe it is essential for us to acknowledge them, recognize them, and learn to process them in a healthy manner. I live with depression and anxiety, and learning to recognize my own emotional chemistry has greatly assisted me in leading a happier and more productive life.
In this work, I have associated 4 distinct emotional states with the four classic elements (Air, Earth, Water, and Fire). In addition to illustrating the emotions and elements, these works introduce themes and motives that become prevalent in and tie directly to the other pieces in “The unBroken Project.”