Vessel Purpose Statement

For my vessel, I finally decided to construct a skull-shaped box which would hold cosmetics. It would serve as a mini-vanity, containing mainly make-up on the inside. The inside of the lid has a mirror that sits nicely in the base of the container in order for the user to be able to look into the mirror and put on make-up without holding it. The idea of my vessel content's being make-up may sound superficial, however, it has much more of an underlying value. It represents my passion for decor, style, fashion, and design. Makeup has always been something I enjoy playing with, sharing with my friends, and is something fun to experiment with and try new ideas with. I chose the skull container for many reasons. My sister and I share the same strange obsession with skulls, sugar skulls or Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) skulls, in particular. Dia De Los Muertos is a mexican holiday for friends and family to gather in order to honor and pray for their friends and ancestors who have died. It is a very colorful and decorated holiday. Although I do not share this Mexican heritage, I am very fascinated and appreciative of this beautiful holiday. Therefore, the top of my box has the face of a skull, more specifically a sugar skull, with a decorated face: an upside-down heart for a nose, keyholes for eyes, and other decorative elements. I plan to make this vessel as a gift for my sister for her birthday, for I know she is someone who will use it properly, take care of it, and be equally appreciative of it as I am.