Car Bag

The IAD Narrative prompt of “Placing involves the idea of creating a piece that belongs in a certain location. I chose the location of a parking garage because it represents one place that leads to an infinite number of other places. The catch is that even with infinite possibilities we have to make choices; choices that range from simple ideas to life-changing decisions. These choices limit our destinations and create priorities, meaning letting go of certain dreams or goals until they fade into the past. The car-shaped bag is based on my dad’s story with his 1969 Volkswagen beetle, a car my dad restored during my childhood with the dream of taking it out on a road trip with the family someday. Years pass, the family grows, the car breaks down, expenses must be prioritized, and the “someday dream” gets delayed year by year. The Car Bag remains as a promise, even if the car can’t take us places I’ll still be able to take it with me in memory.