Camera – Sandtray Miniature
Cameras may represent a wide range of meanings within a person’s story and lived experience. They can symbolize creativity, passion, and hobbies, as well as the desire to capture or preserve special moments in time. For some, a camera may represent connection, celebration, or the act of being seen and remembered.
At the same time, cameras can carry more complex or difficult symbolism. They may reflect embarrassment, shame, or trauma associated with moments that were witnessed, recorded, or felt impossible to escape. A camera might also symbolize pressure, exposure, surveillance, or the fear of being judged through the lens of others.
In sandtray therapy, cameras often emerge as symbols of memory, perspective, and narrative—what is captured, what is hidden, and who controls the story. This miniature invites exploration of identity, self-image, boundaries, and the ways experiences are remembered, shared, or rewritten in an age where so much of life is documented.
A meaningful staple for modern sandtray collections, especially in a world where photographs, videos, and social media play a powerful role in shaping personal and collective stories.
Actually flashes and makes sounds.
Size: 2 inches long and 1 1/4 inches tall - Color varies from Black, Gray or yellow
