My Inspirations

Gregors Room

Dark brown

Furry but hard insect legs

Large bug man

Gross

Cruel family behavior

Gross

Gray

Dirty

Empty space

Swift, scurrying

Grimy

Sad, lonely, depressing

I find it crazy how immediately consumed he is by his routine. Although in the beginning his body has clearly undergone a huge transformation it seems less concerning than getting ready for work. Then as his venture to the door is described it sounds so strenuous, uncomfortable, and disgusting. The family even though they were completely supported by Gregor is entirely unsympathetic to his situation and casts him out.   

Arbitrary: based on random choice or personal whim, rather than reason or system

Concede: admit to something that is true or valid after first denying it or resisting it

Fretwork: ornamental design in wood, typically open work with a fretsaw

Premonition: a strong feeling that something is going to happen

Amelioration: make something bad or unsatisfactory better

In my creation of Gregors room I used antique sepia colors because that is how I saw his room. I saw it aged and classic. I gave Gregor a hat and tie to represent his perpetual working. Although Gregor had legs in the story I chose to make him legless to represent his helplessness.