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East Tennessee State University

A Search For Balance

Abstract

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<p>"Art is contemplation. It is the pleasure of the mind which searches into nature and which there defines the spirit of which nature herself is animated" (Auguste Rodin). My intention as a sculptor is to explore the intersection between nature and industry. I seek to find a balance between the industrial (steel) and the natural (stone). Steel represents societal obligations. Stone (river rock) is specific to place and representative of family. With these juxtaposed elements I strive to create sculptural forms of wonder and contemplation. I attempt to interpret and understand my involvement with the complex world through the process of creating sculpture.</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
2012

Author and committee

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Author dc:creator
  • Brown, Scott Matthew

Subjects

dc:subject × 6

Rights

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Statement dc:rights
  • Copyright by the authors.

Identifiers

dc:identifier.*
Repository record dc:identifier
https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/1442
OAI identifier oai:identifier
oai:dc.etsu.edu:etd-2635

Chain of custody

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East Tennessee State University
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Last updated
2026-07-24
Source record
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citation

Brown, Scott Matthew. A Search For Balance. Thesis - unrestricted thesis, 2012. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/1442