Date of Graduation
5-2023
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Fine Arts in Art (MFA)
Degree Level
Graduate
Department
Art
Advisor/Mentor
Aaron Turner
Committee Member
Kat Richards
Second Committee Member
Renata Cassiano-Alvarez
Third Committee Member
Vincent Edwards
Keywords
art;diaspora;mythology;visual
Abstract
This written dissertation accompanies my thesis exhibition, Death Like Dreaming, which took place in Sculpture Gallery in the spring of 2023. This show was the culmination of my MFA at the University of Arkansas and centered around my most recent zhenmushou sculpture. I began making these mythical beings from my mythology in the summer of 2022. This essay will provide theoretical, historical, and personal context to the work, expanding upon my artistic journey and exploration during my degree. I will focus on my conceptual and formal decision making, areas of research, and discuss the world building and personal mythology that inspires my work. This writing is a reflection and meditation on the ongoing evolution of my art practice.
Citation
Song, J. (2023). Death Like Dreaming. Graduate Theses and Dissertations Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/etd/5017