Intention

The song Cherry Wine is not necessarily my favorite song ever, but it definitely created a strong impact on me, especially after watching its music video. Initially, this was just a song that sounded nice, but I didn't really understand the lyrics. After some research, I discovered that it's about domestic abuse and that came as a shocking knowledge, because the entire song sounds tranquil and even has a little romantic feeling to it at first. Also, the way Hozier draws connection between violence and cherry wine appeals to me as extremely interesting and clever. The song focuses "not on the violence itself but the world of the victim before and after, as well as how difficult it can be for the victim to see themselves as a victim, particularly when they're in love with their abuser." (quote from https://www.romper.com/p/what-does-hoziers-cherry-wine-mean-the-newly-released-music-video-has-the-answer-5777 ) On many levels, Cherry Wine is quite impactful, and I seek to translate it by focusing on the emotions of the victim as well. 

In the music video, the victim covers her bruises with makeup and is blinded by the beautiful moments in her relationship, overlooking the abuses. I was inspired by the scene in which the victim slowly wipes off her makeup and reveals her bruises to the audience, and therefore I chose tissue as my primary material for this project.