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Wood-Firing in America : Wood-Fired Utilitarian Ware for Serving Japanese and American Food
(East Carolina University, 2011)
In this body of work, my focus is on the surface and color of wood-fired ergonomic utilitarian ware. The natural-ash glazed surface and soft color changes from the atmospheric nature of wood firing are the principle aim ...
Corrupt Fairytales : An Exploration of Implied Gender Roles Through Functional and Wearable Art
(East Carolina University, 2011)
This written report supports the creative thesis entitled Corrupt Fairytales, An Exploration of Implied Gender Roles Through Functional and Wearable Art. This thesis will investigate implied gender roles through research, ...
ReCollection
(East Carolina University, 2011)
The intent of this written research document is to support the creative research works entitled: ReCollection. This work supports an investigation of collecting and accumulation of material items in the American culture. ...
Sensory Reminiscences
(East Carolina University, 2011)
This report is based on my thesis exhibition, inspired by memories of my childhood. The foundation of this body of work involves reconstructing and reviving the sensory perceptions of materials, processes, and colors from ...
FUNctional Ceramics
(East Carolina University, 2011)
As a potter who deals with consumer products, I use different approaches in my making process to practice methods that have less of an impact on the Earth's resources. In this thesis, I will be investigating two different ...
Tangible Emanations
(East Carolina University, 2011)
This is a report on my creative research. It is supplementary to my thesis exhibition of works of sculpture, images of which are included in this report. These sculptures explore the intangible emanations that emerge from ...
Art From the Abyss
(East Carolina University, 2011)
This document is written in support of the thesis exhibition, Art from the Abyss, which represents and supports the idea of art-making as a catharsis. Through these works, negative emotions are identified, named, and given ...
The Figure in Fine Art and Commercialism
(East Carolina University, 2011)
This body of sculpture is an exploration of the human figure through personal, public, and commercial works. The following thesis report will explore these various categories and how they play a role in the sculpture's ...
Presently Post Modern
(East Carolina University, 2011)
The museum, Fine Art, and the viewer's idea of status within these institutions are all ideologies. These ideologies are reinforced through our participation in them, acting them out as though they are natural. Photography ...
Lithic Fragments : Sand, Stones, and Spirituality
(East Carolina University, 2011)
The work in this thesis exhibition is a reflection of my spiritual journey, a consecration of both the mundane and profound, and my search for transcendence. Repetitive action becomes meditation; each piece becomes a prayer. ...