re-thinking

Memories : layered, collected, piled up

Change, distort, and fade. Metamorphose, transform.

Shadows : layered, collected, projected, reflect

Change, distort, and fade. A cast shadow


Why is capturing memories important for elderly people?

Most elderly people feel uncomfortable in the facility. Because every environment is changed, there is no way they could live as they get used to. Their privacy is easily violated. Moreover they are forced to fitting into that space. This fact cause the negative stereotype that elderly community is the place of alienation. I want to create new concept of elderly community. The elderly community is also very exciting place. They have a big opportunity to enjoy their second era after they raise their kids and achieve their goals. This community it the place not only where the elderly people could be cared and enjoy but also where they can participate in society.Therefore, my proposal is to make the elderly community where elderly people can feel comfortable and special. Moreover, they could embrace their local community and care with their experiences. In order to get these ideas, I focus on personal memories. Memories are projected into the present as personal rituals not just a past. Thus, if they can perform their ritual – layered memories- they feel more comfortable in any place.