Term of Award
Spring 2014
Degree Name
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.)
Document Type and Release Option
Thesis (open access)
Copyright Statement / License for Reuse
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Department
Department of Art
Committee Chair
Marc Moulton
Committee Member 1
Julie McGuire
Committee Member 2
Santanu Majumdar
Abstract
The sculptures I create are inspired by derelict manufactured spaces found within Bulloch County. Each object is created in Tabby, a historic building material comprised of oyster shells, lime, sand and water, commonly known as ‘the first American concrete.’ Tabby was often used in the Coastal South, speaking to the resourceful tradition of using available aggregates. The sculptures embrace the tonal and textural qualities provided by this material to yield ghost-like representations of architectural components while also referencing commercial and historic methods of construction.
Serving as a monument to the diverse history of each site, every sculpture is fabricated based on the scale of the original architecture. Whether the selection is derived from personal, commercial, or historical interest, preserving the specified sense of the structure always remains paramount. Within each sculpture, sections are intentionally left missing to reference a hindered capacity for each architectural component to fulfill its intended function. By focusing on facades in ruin, the works act as a metaphor for neglect, loss, transition and transformation.
Recommended Citation
Faris, James Anthony, "Risen Land" (2014). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 1081.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/etd/1081
