Degree Name
MFA (Master of Fine Arts)
Program
Art
Date of Award
5-2018
Committee Chair or Co-Chairs
Tema Stauffer
Committee Members
Travis Graves, Scott Contreras-Koterbay
Abstract
The photographer discusses work in “Hearing Through Walls”, a Masters of Fine Arts thesis exhibit held at downtown Tipton Gallery from February 19th through March 2nd, 2018. The exhibition consists of 15 archival inkjet prints and one two-channel video piece, representing the artists three-year exploration into narrative forms in image making. Using non-traditional approaches to photographic portraiture and experimental exhibition layout, the artist forms questions around themes of domesticity, lost youth, and American masculinity. Among these themes is an investigation into photographic issues, including the cultural role that photographs play in perpetuating, miming, and disrupting the facades of everyday life. Non-photographic influences are listed, including the paintings of Edward Hopper and the filmmaking of Paul Thomas Anderson. Historic and contemporary photographic influences included are Garry Winogrand, William Eggleston, Philip-Lorca Dicorcia, and Katy Grannan.
Document Type
Thesis - unrestricted
Recommended Citation
Marshall, Bradley, "Hearing Through Walls" (2018). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 3391. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/3391
Copyright
Copyright by the authors.
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