A RENAISSANCE: THE ABSURD RETELLING OF MOSTLY TRUE EVENTS

Author

Erica R. Hitzman, University of Montana, MissoulaFollow

Year of Award

2022

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Type

Master of Fine Arts (MFA)

Degree Name

Art

Department or School/College

School of Visual and Media Arts

Committee Chair

Jennifer Combe

Commitee Members

Jennifer Combe, Kevin Bell, Amy Capolupo, Trey Hill

Keywords

Art, Painting, Feminist Theory, Sexual Assault, Survivor

Publisher

University of Montana

Subject Categories

Art Practice | Composition | Dance | Fiber, Textile, and Weaving Arts | Fine Arts | Interactive Arts | Other Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies | Painting | Women's Studies

Abstract

Throughout the following you will be taken on a fantastical retelling of the exhibition A Renaissance, and some of what lead up to it. Through the eyes of various shifting perspectives you will explore the relationships between the artist, her art, and the viewer in the hopes of unveiling how the work plays into feminist theory, its place in the Zeitgeist, and the motivations behind it. Each perspective is formatted differently, to visually mirror the shift in perspective. Presented in the first person and aligned to the right, the account of the artist discusses the process, emotion, and inspiration behind the work. Written in the first/second person, italicized, and aligned to the left, you will receive the unique perspectives of the art itself as the internal dialogue within the mind of the artist. Finally, presented in the third person and aligned in the justified format, are the views, opinions, and questions of the viewers. With these diverse viewpoints, you will be granted a broader and more in-depth view of the art and its creation.

Recommended Citation

Hitzman, Erica R., "A RENAISSANCE: THE ABSURD RETELLING OF MOSTLY TRUE EVENTS" (2022). Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers. 12042.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/etd/12042