Childhood is often seen as it’s own precious, yet malleable, state of mind; a key time in a person’s history. Being a time of joy, childhood is full of new and exciting experiences, culture impacting each experience in it’s own unique way. Based in a personal context, the following works document the impact of a dramatic culture shift during childhood, celebrating the moments of joy and exploration these cultures created through my childhood years. Adaptations from Vermeer’s originals act as a comment on the differences between life in the 1500’s versus now and Dutch and Australian culture.