reflection

Man or bear? when a man gives up hope is he still human?

On an initial reading a person might wonder why the devil stipulates that the Bearskinner is never to pray to God during his 7 year trials, as it seems a little random as a request. Yet thinking about it, prayer gives people hope. The Bearskinner finds a way around this requirement by asking the poor to pray in his stead, and it is that fact that saves him in the end.

through researching things such as metamorphisis, growth etc and taken inspiration from Jan svankmajers 'faust' i hoped to create the grit and grime of the brothers grimm tale juxtaposed with illustrations offering hope heart and justice.

ive really enjoyed this project and i think i can relate sensitively to the bearskinner story in my experience of studying in bournemouth, that no matter how bad things get you hold on. I didnt have the best start to my university experience but i worked hard and now have pieces of work in which im really happy and proud.