Solace- Final Year Project

Final YearSolace’ explores the profound impact of bereavement on growing up. The story visualises the internal struggle of coming to terms with the loss of a parent and the impact of this experience on a young person. It is an emotional journey, where the weight of absence is personified. The animation explores the power of imagination and memory as a coping mechanism. It provides a glimpse of a world where memories transform into fantasy and offer a source of comfort and guidance. A spirit guide, represented by a deer, becomes an anchor in a turbulent life, offering solace and understanding. ‘Solace’ proposes that humans have the capacity to emotionally heal and is a tribute to the endurance of the human spirit. There is strength in our vulnerability and the love between parent and child is a precious gift. The fundamental importance of connection making and the transformative power of imagination, allows us to create memories which provide us with the comfort to get us through the healing phases. The story of ’Solace’ and its imaginative nature shows people that it's normal to take a step away from reality to focus on whatever gives them the most comfort and understanding to get through their struggles.