The Creation of Narrative Worlds in Physical Space: a theoretical and personal examination of the artistic work temporal understandings of impermanent places (hold still)

This thesis examines the work of artist Carrie Morris as she utilizes people, space and time to create situations that illuminate invisible narratives and dynamics which usually go unnoticed and unremarked upon. This process helps the participant rediscover the world around them while also bringing them to a better understanding of who they are and how they operate within the world.Master of Fine Arts (MFA)http://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/55458/5/act4320.movhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/55458/4/Act3dressingroomstobasement320.movhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/55458/3/Act2sidehalltodressrms320.movhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/55458/2/act2film320b.movhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/55458/1/morristhesis.pd