Ephemeral: A Visualization of Euphoria
“There’s nothing I’m really passionate about, ya know? Like, I’m not dying to say or do anything, really, and every time I admit that to people, they’re like, ‘Oh, my gosh, that’s so sad,’ “ - Rue, Euphoria
The irony behind the show, Euphoria is the idea that euphoria is artificial. The producers of the show intend to capture this seemingly intangible reality of searching for and experiencing happiness as a teenager today. The audience sees that while the characters attempt to live up to this dreamlike aesthetic, they falter because they fabricate feelings of euphoria through drugs, lust, and temptation. Rue, the main character, battles drug addiction as she struggles with familial loss and the feeling of being lost. In this original visualization, titled ephemeral, I wanted to showcase the raw nature of a human being, as they learn to accept themselves for who they are and embrace the love around them during a transitory phase in life.
Lets make love our religion.
People tend to get detached
When they falter
They lose faith
But if we lose faith in love
We lose the will to live
Love is all consuming
It is inscribed into our heart
A mere organ
Containing the vessels which allow us to breathe
You cannot breathe without your heart
And by the transitive
You cannot live without love
Whoever you are
You deserve love
You are worthy of the life
That comes with love
So worship it
Worship the emotion within you
Pray to your heart
And let go of greed
Lauren Marcolus is an incredibly passionate dancer and environmental advocate who incorporates her love for music and the environment into her art. She is also a part of the NYU Pulse dance collective and NYU Outburst dance team.
