Symbol & Yastreb
I’ve been thinking about how a target is both a symbol and a real objective. How do you see the idea of a target in your work, and could that meaning influence how I aim?
Targets are like signifiers—points that we set to reach, but they also carry meanings. When you mark a target, you’re not just shooting for a point on a board; you’re assigning it value, context, even intention. In my work I look at how the symbol of the target shapes the action: the aim shifts from a simple shot to a gesture of desire, a commitment. If you treat your goal as both a concrete aim and a symbolic gesture, you’ll notice how the meaning you attach changes your approach—perhaps you aim more deliberately, or you question whether the target itself is what you really want. So, yes, the symbolic weight of a target can steer your aim, making it not just about hitting a mark but about what that mark represents in your own narrative.
That’s a solid point. When I line up a shot, I always check the context first—if the mark’s weight shifts, I’ll shift my aim. It’s the same in every mission: a target isn’t just a point, it’s a promise I’m about to keep. The trick is to keep that promise clear in my mind before the trigger clicks.