This paper discusses the body of sculptural ceramic work developed for my thesis series, The Ties that Bind, which addresses the impact negative life experiences have on the human psyche. Some discussion focuses on various artists throughout history who have used their work as a vehicle for addressing similar issues, as well as the philosophical influences behind my work. The Ties that Bind was inspired by personal experiences and serves as a visual, metaphorical representation of the effects dysfunctional relationships can have on one\u27s sense of Self
The ability to heal, adapt, and evolve is essential to thriving within new circumstances. These char...
This thesis investigates how objects we make offer us a chance at maintaining what makes us human
Throughout our lives, a plethora of influences in some way or another, determine who we are by const...
This paper discusses the body of sculptural ceramic work developed for my thesis series, The Ties th...
I am fascinated by the inner thoughts, the memories, and the cumulative experience that make us each...
This paper discusses a series of five sculptures that were made during my two years of graduate scho...
This thesis constitutes a piece of practice-led research: its principal research aim is to reflect ...
I was a novice weaver when I began constructing a Rakusua-Buddhist ceremonial garment-as an initiati...
This body of work was created on urges to make and form what felt right. It is a reflection of life,...
To provoke intrigue using simplified, whimsical, playful (toy-like) forms with recycled materials th...
I explore our skin\u27s durability as it protects our inner being, but its fragility in our death. P...
This thesis paper examines the use of natural forms to metaphorically represent human bonds in my cr...
This research project will show how adults use art therapy and creative expression to cope with diff...
I make formal studies in layering that use abstraction and visual symbols as a metaphor for the comp...
My work strives to create catharsis through the construction of shared experiences rooted in identit...
The ability to heal, adapt, and evolve is essential to thriving within new circumstances. These char...
This thesis investigates how objects we make offer us a chance at maintaining what makes us human
Throughout our lives, a plethora of influences in some way or another, determine who we are by const...
This paper discusses the body of sculptural ceramic work developed for my thesis series, The Ties th...
I am fascinated by the inner thoughts, the memories, and the cumulative experience that make us each...
This paper discusses a series of five sculptures that were made during my two years of graduate scho...
This thesis constitutes a piece of practice-led research: its principal research aim is to reflect ...
I was a novice weaver when I began constructing a Rakusua-Buddhist ceremonial garment-as an initiati...
This body of work was created on urges to make and form what felt right. It is a reflection of life,...
To provoke intrigue using simplified, whimsical, playful (toy-like) forms with recycled materials th...
I explore our skin\u27s durability as it protects our inner being, but its fragility in our death. P...
This thesis paper examines the use of natural forms to metaphorically represent human bonds in my cr...
This research project will show how adults use art therapy and creative expression to cope with diff...
I make formal studies in layering that use abstraction and visual symbols as a metaphor for the comp...
My work strives to create catharsis through the construction of shared experiences rooted in identit...
The ability to heal, adapt, and evolve is essential to thriving within new circumstances. These char...
This thesis investigates how objects we make offer us a chance at maintaining what makes us human
Throughout our lives, a plethora of influences in some way or another, determine who we are by const...