Identifier
etd-06082004-161239
Degree
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Department
Art
Document Type
Thesis
Abstract
This body of work is about human nature, and centers on issues of aggression, consumption and collapse. Five materials make up the exhibition, and each carries a specific metaphor: wood is flesh, brick represents collective history, rope is a metaphor for human activity, metal is control and salt is a quintessential commodity. Craft is used as a means to explore the boundary between natural and synthetic phenomena, as well as elevating the status of the base materials. The work is arranged to provide an environment and context for the viewer to respond.
Date
2004
Document Availability at the Time of Submission
Release the entire work immediately for access worldwide.
Recommended Citation
Wolff, Bill, "Elemental: promise of plenty" (2004). LSU Master's Theses. 528.
https://repository.lsu.edu/gradschool_theses/528
Committee Chair
Kimberly Arp
DOI
10.31390/gradschool_theses.528