The Art of Suspension

The first thing that comes to mind for suspension is up in the air. Things frozen in place, lazily floating about, not moving up or down but still somehow above, perhaps above our heads. This word or metaphor is seen in many aspects of life, including:

• architecture
• liquids
• sneezing
• dust
• legal matters
• uncertainty 
• ice skaters
• gymnasts
• power lines
• the space between two breaths

For my final project I'm not only going to analyze the image of suspension, but also the feeling, act, or metaphor of such. 

I'm going to combine photography with moving images to create a multimedia project that conveys the emotions of suspension, whether it be inspiration, uncertainty, or tranquility. 

I want to interview a civil engineer or architect to further analyze the aspects of building and keeping things above ground and "up in the air." Combined with this, I want to explore the relationship of gravity and suspension- two opposing forces that work as a natural and complimentary pair.