Honors College Theses

Publication Date

11-7-2022

Major

Art 2D Studio (BFA)

Document Type and Release Option

Thesis (archived)

Faculty Mentor

Matthew Mogle

Abstract

Blank Spaces explores the way childhood nostalgia manifests in the physical world through the creation of mixed media pieces. The experimentation with different mediums in my work, such as painting, ceramics, and animation, is emblematic of childhood creative play. These mixed media artworks showcase how memories recalled from the past can influence our interpretation of the present. The familial connection to family and culture, represented through manipulated old family photographs and imaginary renderings of stories, blends representational imagery with fantasy; my art examines the movement of those memories in the “blank spaces” of the mind. The thesis adds to the conversation of personal truth regarding the recollection of family memories and discusses mortality by symbolizing the impermanence of people and time.

Thesis Summary

Blank Spaces explores the way childhood nostalgia manifests in the physical world through the creation of mixed media pieces. These artworks showcase how memories recalled from the past can influence our interpretation of the present. The thesis adds to the conversation of personal truth regarding the recollection of family memories and discusses mortality by symbolizing the impermanence of people and time.

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