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2009

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(Re)Construct: Exploring Objecthood In A Digital Age, Patrick L. Jones Dec 2009

(Re)Construct: Exploring Objecthood In A Digital Age, Patrick L. Jones

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports

The following paper describes the conceptual framework and several works in the exhibition: "(re)construct: exploring objecthood in a digital age," which was on view at the Laura Mesaros Gallery at the College of Creative Arts, West Virginia University. The exhibition ran from November 30th through December 11th, 2009. The exhibition consisted of both oil paintings on clear acrylic and ink jet photographs. The question which this paper and the exhibition attempts to address is: what are the ontology and the limits of hyperreality in contemporary society? The following paper and the exhibition is epistemologically based and asks the following questions: …


Gourd'geous, A. Noel Slowikowski May 2009

Gourd'geous, A. Noel Slowikowski

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports

Finding a voice to articulate my passion for making utilitarian pottery has been the central focus of my graduate studies. As a ceramic artist, I strive to make work that celebrates clay's tactile qualities, history, environmental responsiveness, and beauty. My research involved investigating different clay processes, fabrication methods, glazes, and contemporary/historical influences. The end result is a body of work that expresses a balanced blending of clay, nature, and history.