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dc.contributor.advisorJim Tisnado
dc.contributor.authorBoone, Tamla
dc.contributor.committeeMemberROBINSONLI@ecu.edu
dc.contributor.departmentArt
dc.date.accessioned2025-01-31T15:29:28Z
dc.date.available2025-01-31T15:29:28Z
dc.date.created2024-12
dc.date.issuedDecember 2024
dc.date.submittedDecember 2024
dc.date.updated2025-01-26T14:14:54Z
dc.degree.collegeCollege of Fine Arts and Communication
dc.degree.grantorEast Carolina University
dc.degree.majorMFA-Art
dc.degree.nameM.F.A.
dc.degree.programMFA-Art
dc.description.abstractReflecting on my visits to sculptural exhibitions worldwide, I often observe a portrayal of a specific population characterized by features like pointed noses, straight hair, and predominantly pink or beige skin tones. While undeniably lovely, I question whether there exists a broader spectrum of beauty that could be showcased in these displays—a form of Non-traditional Beauty. My concept of beauty transcends conventional norms and embraces what is typically viewed as different, unattractive, or even awkward by societal standards—the "Uns." I challenge the perception that pink skin is the epitome of beauty and ponder why unique characteristics like crooked teeth, distinctive scars, colored skin, and unconventional body shapes are not celebrated in art. True artistry lies in the willingness to take risks and explore the unconventional. In my thesis, I cultivate a space where diverse forms of beauty are celebrated through a dynamic allure of authenticity and especially children, should see themselves reflected in museum settings. I hope to awaken a deeper appreciation for the multifaceted beauty that exists in every individual—the awakening of true beauty in the eye of the beholder.
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dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10342/13869
dc.language.isoEnglish
dc.publisherEast Carolina University
dc.subjectFine Arts
dc.title77%
dc.typeMaster's Thesis
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