The idea of “cheap” is fascinating in its contradictions and misdirection. Cheap food, cheap clothes, cheap resources… “cheap” as a descriptor under neoliberal capitalism is always a signifier of a lie. Whether it be in stolen...
Palavra-chave:
anarchism, Appalachia, capitalism, economics, minimalism e sculpture
Sujeito:
Capitalism -- Art, Anarchism in art, Economics -- Art, Minimal art, Sculpture e Form (Aesthetics)
The need for narrative is the foundation of my work. Throughout human history people are brought together by narrative. In a way, the human mind needs narrative like the body needs food or water. People gather for the shared...
Sujeito:
Storytelling, Models and modelmaking, Animation e Surrealism
My thesis exhibition consists of creating a surreal world to express the mad reality we live with every day. This world deals with my own deeply felt contradictions. These contradictions include; life/death, love/hate,...
Sujeito:
Installations (Art), Paradox in art e Dualism in art
This thesis and accompanying exhibition is an investigation of the nature of observation and the importance of audience interaction and response when presented with a challenging art object. The objects or "devices" in this...
Palavra-chave:
Interactive, Kinetic e Sculpture
Sujeito:
Audiences in art, Installations (Art) -- 21st century -- Exhibitions, Sculpture, Modern -- 21st century -- Exhibitions e Sculpture, American -- Exhibitions
This thesis exhibition explores how daily rituals, over time, make up the rhythm of life. My artistic process is rooted in self-observation while engaging in my daily rituals. This exploration began by using photography to...
My work addresses the aesthetics of flamboyance, glamour, and attitude to express the “camp” sensibilities of the Diva in popular culture. These concepts are explored through the selection of various materials associated with...
Palavra-chave:
Camp, Cher, DIva, Fashion, Notes on "Camp" e Susan Sontag
Sujeito:
Camp (Style), Fashion in art, Fashion -- Social aspects e Aesthetics
In order to map a new place, people must explore and record where they are traveling. My artworks are maps of my mind and soul - records of wonder, want, memory, and emotion. In this thesis investigation, I contemplate my...
Palavra-chave:
Paint, Spray paint, Marker, Postmodernism, Surrealism, Realism e Abstraction
Sujeito:
Space and time in art, Art, Modern -- 21st century e Postmodernism
I articulate my thoughts in the language of glass. I have dedicated myself to the technical and conceptual understanding of this material for the past nine years. I am drawn to glass as a conceptual artist because of the...
Palavra-chave:
AMERICAN STUDIO GLASS, FOUND OBJECT ART, GLASS, JOSEPH CORNELL, LOUISE BOURGEOIS e SCULPTURE
The basis of my research and studio practice is to investigate the processes of creating and remembering and their significance for identity development and the subsequent perception of one’s world. I argue that the development...
Palavra-chave:
Collaboration, Experience, Memory, Personal Agency, Shared Authorship e Social Engagement
Sujeito:
Artistic collaboration, Creative ability, Experience, Memory e Authorship
My work in the MFA program has explored the use of organic, abstract images that are taken from nature and recreated and repeated in two-dimensional, mixed media work. My thesis will further explain this process. My process...
Palavra-chave:
color, mixed-media, nature, surface design e texture
