Date of Graduation
5-2012
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Fine Arts in Art (MFA)
Degree Level
Graduate
Department
Art
Advisor/Mentor
Hulen, Jeannie L.
Committee Member
Walls, Alissa A.
Second Committee Member
Springer, Bethany L.
Third Committee Member
Mazow, Leo G.
Keywords
Communication and the arts; Art; Ceramics
Abstract
From an early age craft played a major role in my development as a person and as an artist. The traditional 1950s-70s crafts such as quilting, knitting, and sewing as performed by my mother began to influence me as a child and are now what I draw upon in my artwork. This thesis exhibition addresses my future role as a nurturer and how it relates to my relationship with my mother. It is my way of forming a connection with the rich history of craft and that of the studio potter. I draw inspiration from historical and contemporary ceramics, the history of American craft, and both the myth and reality of 1950s American home life. My own personal history instilled in me a desire to work in the handmade. Finally, my connection to the fifties is twofold. First, it was the time period when my mother was a child and second, it is often the most idealized version of American home life.
Citation
Worrell, G. (2012). Dessert. Graduate Theses and Dissertations Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/etd/388
