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A dark, stylized drawing of a carousel with figures and discarded shoes underneath.

🎠 1. THE CAROUSEL – “Life on Repeat” 🧠 Core Concept: A hauntingly slow-moving carousel represents the cyclical, mechanical, and often unnoticed repetition of life — we go round and round chasing meaning, pleasure, success, or survival. Each “ride” feels urgent, but ultimately ends in the same way. 🎨 Visual & Physical Design: Carousel Structure: Old-fashioned, slowly rotating, with creaking sounds. Faded paint. Music box tune warped and melancholic. The Riders: A child holding a brightly coloured balloon — represents innocence and wonder. A businessperson working hard — ambition, distraction. A couple hugging — love, connection. A sick figure wrapped in a blanket — fragility and mortality. A shadow with no features sort of representing loss of self and death — anonymity, loss of self. The Poles: Instead of traditional golden poles, these are twisted, rusted, or even spine-like — suggesting life carries both beauty and decay. Under the Carousel: A growing pile of discarded shoes, each representing someone who got off (died, gave up, transcended). 💬 Messages Etched onto the Platform: “Just one more time.” “Maybe next round.” “Where was I going again?” “This is fine.” “Why does it keep turning?” “Wake up.” 🎭 Emotional Impact: A mix of nostalgia, sadness, discomfort, and recognition. Viewers may feel they’ve been on this carousel — and may still be on it. 🖌️ Artistic Execution Options: Installation: A real carousel that slowly turns in a dark room. Sound design includes Ver mais

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