To End in Silence.

<p>This thesis supports the Master of Fine Arts exhibition, <em>To End In Silence</em>, at the Slocumb Galleries, East Tennessee State University, March 15-19, 2010. The exhibit consists of fourteen pieces, which are either presented on pedestals or mounted on the wall.</p><p>To comment on the title of my thesis, it is a description of the state of calm that I strive to embrace during the creation of my work and the unobtrusive yet engaging tone that I hope for each finished composition to project. This paper explores the aesthetic and conceptual transitions in my work, inspired by a period of personal realization and acceptance. Influences discussed include a number of connections to historical practices including Buddhism, Numerology, and Traditional Japanese Aesthetics, as well as the works of contemporary artists, Agnes Martin, Lee Bontecou, and Manfred Muller.</p><p>Also included is a complete catalogue of works from To End In Silence.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

MFA (Master of Fine Arts)

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis - unrestricted

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Art

Year dc:date.issued

2010

Author dc:creator

• Hammer, Justin R

• Escape
• Light
• Ritual
• Numerology
• Compulsion
• Meditation
• Simplicity
• Art Practice
• Arts and Humanities
• Fine Arts

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright by the authors.

Repository record dc:identifier

https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/1681

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:dc.etsu.edu:etd-3036