Date of Award
5-2022
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Fine Arts
Department
Art
First Advisor
Neal W. Cox
Second Advisor
Lauren Selden
Third Advisor
Amanda Breitbach
Fourth Advisor
Wilma Cordova
Abstract
This paper is a supporting document that discusses the conceptual and technical aspects of the artworks in the accompanying exhibition, HOME/SICK. The work in the exhibition consists of selections from different series of work that are inspired by related subject matter. The content driving the work responds to anecdotal experiences of people living in communities near oil refineries and chemical processing plants and how events at these facilities affect their way of life. Many times, these are communities of color which strive to voice concerns and protect homes from harmful toxins. In one series, original and appropriated imagery serves as a foundation for screen printed and collaged elements, creating a layered image that is shown behind reclaimed windows. Another series consists of editions of monoprints made from plastic shopping bags. Single use plastics are petroleum-based products with a variety of chemical compounds added to bestow useful material properties. They are easily used, discarded, and forgotten. We forget or intentionally ignore some of the harmful consequences of their mass manufacture and disposal.
This paperis a supporting document that discusses the conceptual and technical aspects of the artworks in the accompanyingexhibition, HOME/SICK. The work in the exhibition consists of selections from different series of work that are inspired by related subject matter. The content driving the work responds to anecdotal experiences of people living in communities near oil refineries and chemical processing plants and how events at these facilities affect their way of life. Many times, these are communities of color which strive to voice concerns and protect homes from harmful toxins. In one series, original and appropriated imagery serves as a foundation for screenprinted and collaged elements, creating a layered image that is shown behind reclaimed windows. Another series consists of editions of monoprints made from plastic shopping bags. Single use plastics are petroleum-based products with a variety of chemical compounds added to bestow useful material properties. They are easily used, discarded, and forgotten.[GU1] [Bf2] We forget or intentionally ignore some of the harmful consequences of their mass manufacture and disposal.
If you don't mention it here, it would be worth mentioning that petroleum products make the bags as well. [GU1]
[Bf2]Added here, but also in the introduction.
Repository Citation
Fontenot, Elizabeth P., "HOME/SICK" (2022). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 442.
https://scholarworks.sfasu.edu/etds/442
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