Degree Name
MFA (Master of Fine Arts)
Program
Art
Date of Award
5-2016
Committee Chair or Co-Chairs
Andrew Scott Ross
Committee Members
Mira Gerard, Travis Graves
Abstract
The artist describes the process and development of the work throughout her graduate career, relating them to the most recent works of her thesis exhibition. Topics discussed include experiences of beauty and themes of transformation. Contextual influences include the Rococo period as well as ideas and theories of Romanticism and the sublime. Histories and theories on representations of the body are also discussed.
The artist discusses her MFA thesis exhibition Flushed, at the Tipton Gallery in Johnson City, Tennessee, from April 13th to April 24th, 2015. Two painting installations, a sculptural installation, and a number of collages are included. Media used to create these works include a range of wet and dry drawing and painting media, paper surfaces, and food.
Document Type
Thesis - unrestricted
Recommended Citation
Ellis, Virgilia K., "Flushed" (2016). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 2619. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/2619
Copyright
Copyright by the authors.
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