Date of Award
5-2011
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.F.A.
Degree Program
Fine Arts
Department
Fine Arts
Major Professor
Hayes, Cheryl
Second Advisor
Saucedo, Christopher
Third Advisor
Jenkens, Lawrence
Abstract
My art consists of the repetition of patterns, shapes, numbers, text, and found objects that communicate concepts in language, science, and math as art. My work addresses aesthetic and formal aspects of the art itself and embraces the process and experience of creating. I use repetition of lines and shapes to create a complex mass of infinite amounts of shapes, which create what I regard as a peaceful gathering of energy. These patterns can be freely interpreted as the co-dependency between everything in existence, which contributes to the changing balance of life. Similar to my patterns, my sculptures fuse several layers of found objects to form a larger structure with the intention of creating a new meaning and life of those objects. The wide variety of subject matter in my artwork stems from a continuous and honest investigation into our constantly changing world.
Recommended Citation
Barnitz, Peter, "Repetition and the Power of Simplicity" (2011). University of New Orleans Theses and Dissertations. 1300.
https://scholarworks.uno.edu/td/1300
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