Date of Graduation
5-2024
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Fine Arts in Art (MFA)
Degree Level
Graduate
Department
Art
Advisor/Mentor
David Andree
Committee Member
Maryamsadat Amirvaghef
Second Committee Member
Neil Callander
Third Committee Member
Marc Mitchell
Keywords
Memory; Nostalgia; Time; Watercolor painting; Collage
Abstract
Just Out of Reach explores memory through personal objects, inviting viewers to connect with their own experiences. The installation delves into the fragility of memory, using hanging objects to evoke nostalgia and reference the passage of time. These objects serve as placeholders, drawing on significant moments with people from the past. Through watercolor painting and collage, the work explores how memories fade over time, evoking feelings of home, family, and the passing of fond moments. Themes of pattern, repetition, and structure emerge as recurring motifs throughout the work, echoing the inherent orderliness of memory and its reliance on familiar frameworks. Whether exploring the grid-like formations in board games or the interconnected branches of crabapple trees, the installation navigates the delicate balance between stability and instability.
Citation
Inyart, H. (2024). Just Out of Reach. Graduate Theses and Dissertations Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/etd/5271