Abstract
dc:description.abstract<p>This thesis supports the Master of Fine Arts exhibition at the Tipton Gallery, East Tennessee State University, from March 23<sup>rd</sup> through April 3<sup>rd</sup>, 2009. To comment on the title of my thesis, it describes an invented process created to re-contextualize failed paintings into works that critically comment on the discipline of painting itself. The paper describes and analyzes the conceptual moves created by a refusal to be satisfied with predictable outcomes in my work. At the end of this tumultuous quest to explore what painting is to me, the most rewarding works were a product of a reconfigured failure.</p><p>This paper also briefly discusses a period in the history of painting that is particularly relevant to my work, influential artists that I have continually returned in admiration, and collage techniques and materials used to create my work. An explanation of my current body of work is given at the end.</p>
Degree
thesis:*- Name thesis:degree_name
- MFA (Master of Fine Arts)
- Level thesis:degree_level
- Thesis - unrestricted
- Discipline thesis:degree_discipline
- Art
- Year dc:date.issued
- 2009
Author and committee
dc:creator, dc:contributor.*- Author dc:creator
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- Pruett, Richard Brandon
Subjects
dc:subject × 7Rights
dc:rights- Statement dc:rights
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- Copyright by the authors.
Identifiers
dc:identifier.*- Repository record dc:identifier
- https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/1813
- OAI identifier oai:identifier
- oai:dc.etsu.edu:etd-3165