Painted from memory : the visual representation of personal memories and their coinciding emotions

Abstract

Memories of the past are a powerful part of human existence. The pastremembered affects who we are as a person as well as the decisions we make in our lives. As we grow older and time passes these memories begin to fade. Specific details about events in the past become fuzzy or are gone all together. We may still remember what occurred and the emotions felt as it happened but exact records of the events begin to be lost. Is it possible to visually represent personal memories and the coinciding emotions in a way that can convey the said emotions to a viewer? How much of the human experience is common? Can a personal experience and emotion be depicted in a way that is universal and shared by all?