Term of Award
Fall 2021
Degree Name
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.)
Document Type and Release Option
Thesis (restricted to Georgia Southern)
Copyright Statement / License for Reuse
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Department
Department of Art
Committee Chair
Jason Hoelscher
Committee Member 1
Jeff Garland
Committee Member 2
Christina Lemon
Abstract
This thesis, Beyond the Surface, is a collection of work and designs that show experimentation with traditional metalsmithing techniques, digital fabrication, and manufactured materials juxtaposed with natural found objects. I use microscopic patterns found in organic structures, such as lichen, algae and fungi. Using electron and fluorescent microscope imaging and working with Georgia Southern's Biology department has aided in my increased understanding of the natural forms I use. By creating wearable forms that contain and hold found natural objects, I invite the viewer and wearer to analyze their unique connection with the objects’ temporal nature.
OCLC Number
1303004329
Catalog Permalink
https://galileo-georgiasouthern.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01GALI_GASOUTH/1r4bu70/alma9916469448402950
Recommended Citation
Shelor, Madeline M., "Beyond the Surface" (2021). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 2339.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/etd/2339
Research Data and Supplementary Material
No
