Year of Award
2017
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Type
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Degree Name
Art
Department or School/College
School of Art
Committee Chair
Cathryn Mallory
Commitee Members
Cathryn Mallory, Brad Allen, Valerie Hedquist, Debra Earling
Keywords
Sculpture, Art, Absence and Presence, Memory, Digital, Analog, Prosthetics
Subject Categories
Sculpture
Abstract
Median reflects my observation of changing forms of communication in the digital age and how that affects personal interaction, expression, and the value that we assign to objects. The sculptural objects in this exhibit stem from my formative experiences of frequent relocation, as well as a professional background in the fast-paced technological world. These factors, combined with contemplative and repetitive sculptural practices, help illustrate the anxiety and discomfort that can accompany rapid advances in communication practices. My research situates my work within contemporary art by drawing on the relevance of indexical signs, reliquaries, current discussions of communication in the digital age, and connections with contemporary artists such as Doris Salcedo, Rachel Whiteread, Allan McCollum, and Lygia Clark. Median explores the memories we carry, the traces we leave, and the role that the object plays in this dynamic.
Recommended Citation
Petit, Amy, "Median" (2017). Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers. 10925.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/etd/10925
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