Date of Award
Spring 5-2012
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.F.A.
Degree Program
Fine Arts
Department
Fine Arts
Major Professor
Richard Johnson
Second Advisor
Cheryl Hayes
Third Advisor
Ariya Martin
Abstract
ABSTRACT
This thesis explores the progression of my work through my graduate studies at the University of New Orleans. I examine the central psychological themes of the human experience. Through painting, drawing, printmaking, and sculpture, I investigate various ways of translating personal and universal experiences into open-ended visual allegories. These psychological narratives are intended to function ambiguously- allowing the viewer to develop their own ideas and responses to the work. Using the figure paired with symbols and also using mass-produced common objects to function as the figure; placing them in ambiguous environments, I juxtapose physical and psychological spaces that evoke emotions, experiences, memories, and identity.
Key words: Sculpture, Drawings, Monotypes, Human Experience, Psychological Space
Recommended Citation
Tobacyk, Natalie J., "Perceptions of the Ordinary" (2012). University of New Orleans Theses and Dissertations. 1489.
https://scholarworks.uno.edu/td/1489
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