Date of Graduation
5-2021
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Fine Arts in Art (MFA)
Degree Level
Graduate
Department
Art
Advisor/Mentor
Neil E. Callander
Committee Member
David Andree
Second Committee Member
Kara Andree
Third Committee Member
Dylan J. DeWitt
Keywords
family histories, personal memories, painting, drawing, sculpture
Abstract
Heartwork is a collection of paintings, drawings, and sculptures that explore the many ways identity is shaped by familial histories and personal memory. Focusing on my time growing up on a pine tree farm in Jackson, Mississippi in the early 90s, Heartwork explores gender, religion, regional traditions, family, and art. Through conversations and collaborations with my family, painting acts as an impetus for strengthening relationships. By reevaluating the past, I am able to create a web of interconnected narratives that inform and shift my understanding of the present.
Citation
Loftin, L. T. (2021). Heartwork. Graduate Theses and Dissertations Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/etd/4105
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