The Bigger StoryA lesson in purpose and perspectiveAgentlebreezecarriesthescentofearthasthreebricklayersarrangesmoothriverstonesatopacarefullypreparedfoundation.Narrator A gentle breeze carries the scent of earth as three bricklayers arrange smooth river stones atop a carefully prepared foundation. Timmy,Mrs. Parker Timmy, what do you see those workers doing over there?Well,Timmy Well, Mrs. Parker, that one seems to be just putting stones on top of each other. Is that all there is to it?Mrs.Parkersmiles,Narrator Mrs. Parker smiles, her gaze drifting to a sprawling wall of stacked pebble cairns, each one unique, forming a boundary around the site.Butlookagain.Mrs. Parker But look again. The second person is shaping a wall. So, it's not just about individual stones, but creating something bigger, right?Oh!Timmy Oh! So the wall is part of something else? But what about the third one? He looks so happy!Heknowshe'sbuildingsomethingtrulyspecial:acathedral!Mrs. Parker He knows he's building something truly special: a chapel! When you see the purpose behind your actions, your story changes, and so do you.SoifIchangemystoryfrom'justworking'to'creatingsomethingamazing,Timmy So if I change my story from 'just working' to 'creating something amazing,' I can feel proud of every little thing I do?plot: One day, while observing the construction of St. Paul's Cathedral, Christopher Wren noticed three bricklayers working on a scaffold. He asked each of them what they were doing: Bricklayer 1: "I'm laying bricks," he replied, focused on his immediate task. Bricklayer 2: "I'm building a wall," he stated, seeing his work as part of a larger structure. Bricklayer 3: With a smile and enthusiasm, he declared, "I'm building a cathedral!". What's your story? If you change your story, you change yourself. +Theme: Rendered in the style of Land Art, featuring natural materials like stones and earth arranged in intricate patterns. The compositions emphasize organic forms and textures, harmonizing with the surrounding environment. The style highlights the interplay between natural landscapes and artistic intervention, creating a dialogue between nature and human creativity. @Timmy: Resourceful 8yr old @Mrs. Parker: Unpredictable Examiner Objects: smooth river stones, carefully arranged earth spiral, sun-bleached driftwood sculpture, woven grass figures, scattered fallen leaves pattern, stacked pebble cairn, natural pigment streaks on rock, ephemeral sand drawing, branch and twig framework, found object mosaic (using only natural items)
