My approach to this project was to make the model appear as though she was almost wax-like and use packing peanuts as a means to convey the theme of human fragility. The packing peanuts have a connotation that whatever they are around requires extra care. I saw this as an opportunity to not only use them as a colorful prop but a symbol that could be read by the viewer. I wanted to represent this theme in a way that was non-conventional but straight to the point and also allow for the viewer to use their imagination and create a story beyond what is being told immediately through the image. The pose invokes the feeling that the model is perhaps bearing some resemblance to a mannequin because of its slight overly dramatic and unnatural feel. The packing peanuts have a bright pink and warm color to them, so I wanted the lips, cheeks, and skin to maintain the warmth of the background.