Date on Master's Thesis/Doctoral Dissertation
5-2017
Document Type
Master's Thesis
Degree Name
M.F.A.
Department
Fine Arts
Degree Program
Studio Art and Design, MFA
Committee Chair
Rhodes, Che
Committee Co-Chair (if applicable)
Leininger, Margaret
Committee Member
Leininger, Margaret
Committee Member
Singel, Rachel
Committee Member
Buchanan, Rhonda
Author's Keywords
transplant; Latin America; migration; glass; ceramics
Abstract
This thesis will describe my body of work both formally and conceptually and accompanies my thesis exhibition. In the Introduction section, I will discuss my influences and the forms that I am exploring in creating this body of work and the experience that provided me with first-hand knowledge that pertains to immigrants. In Methods and Materials, I will discuss the materials that I used, glass, ceramics and metal. I will separate the glass and ceramics in two categories as each material was handled differently. I will also touch on the metal frame that is utilized to suspend the forms. In Concept and Artistic Influences, I will discuss the concept for this body of work, my experiences that contributed to the work, and I will explain in chronological order the individual sculptures, as well as touch on my artistic influences that informed my work. In the Conclusion, portion I will discuss how my experience in the graduate program has influenced my work and the direction I see myself taking artistically in the future.
Recommended Citation
Ottman, Marie-Elena, "Transplantar : los frutos de sus labores Transplant : fruit of their labor." (2017). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 2665.
https://doi.org/10.18297/etd/2665