fine motor tells a story of development and discovery, centered around themes of love and individuality. It follows the story of a young girl, Harper, who is targeted by her peers and longs for escape and acceptance. She dreams of deep, true love, but can’t find it. This changes when she moves to a busy city, where she discovers her love for Solomon. Her presence balances Harper’s, and the two become a strong pair. 

As I was thinking of a title for this piece, fine motor struck me as a phrase which could encompass cooperating meanings and imagery. The term “fine motor” is most commonly used to describe movement; in contrast with gross motor, it is the next stage in development as one gains control of detailed movement. In this way, the phrase seemed to evoke a sense of growth, and a growth into nuance and detail. This is mirrored in the story as well as the movement, as I often use small twitching movements to create a sense of otherworldliness. Further, the word fine can also be used to describe important objects, like fine china. In this case, this fine motor, the body of our main character, should feel precious and delicate, needing to be valued and protected.