Date of Graduation

5-2023

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Fine Arts in Art (MFA)

Degree Level

Graduate

Department

Art

Advisor/Mentor

Turner, Aaron R.

Committee Member

Richards, Kat

Second Committee Member

Cassiano Alvarez, Renata

Third Committee Member

Edwards, Vincent A.

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.

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