Semester

Spring

Date of Graduation

2023

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Type

MFA

College

College of Creative Arts

Department

Sculpture

Committee Chair

Dylan Collins

Committee Member

Jason Lee

Committee Member

Joseph Lupo

Abstract

My MFA written thesis addresses work completed and shown in a thesis exhibition at West Virginia University as well as significant influences to my studio process. While my stated focus is sculpture, the work presented in the exhibition consisted of three sculptural pieces and two sets of prints. This thesis, along with the supporting exhibition, addresses my investigations into the physical properties and tendencies of materials and how that information can guide and inform a work of art. Physical characteristics of the materials such as color, texture, shape, and weight are emphasized and guide the creation of the works in conjunction with consideration of form, space, history, and cultural associations.

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