Perceptions of the Ordinary

<p>ABSTRACT</p> <p>This thesis explores the progression of my work through my graduate studies at the University of New Orleans. I examine the central psychological themes of the human experience. Through painting, drawing, printmaking, and sculpture, I investigate various ways of translating personal and universal experiences into open-ended visual allegories. These psychological narratives are intended to function ambiguously- allowing the viewer to develop their own ideas and responses to the work. Using the figure paired with symbols and also using mass-produced common objects to function as the figure; placing them in ambiguous environments, I juxtapose physical and psychological spaces that evoke emotions, experiences, memories, and identity.</p> <p>Key words: Sculpture, Drawings, Monotypes, Human Experience, Psychological Space</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

M.F.A.

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Fine Arts

Year

2012

Author dc:creator

• Tobacyk, Natalie J

Contributors dc:contributor

• Richard Johnson
• Cheryl Hayes
• Ariya Martin

• sculpture
• drawings
• monoprints
• human experience
• psychological space
• Art and Design

Repository record dc:identifier

https://scholarworks.uno.edu/td/1489

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:scholarworks.uno.edu:td-2477