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Push And Pull, Tessa Ann Mouton Jan 2004

Push And Pull, Tessa Ann Mouton

LSU Master's Theses

“…motion means…passing through time and through space.” “Pushes and pulls seem to be the cause of motion.” - Richard Wolfson. “Push and Pull” is about exploring process. While trying to locate my form of expression and process, I rediscovered my mother’s form of expression and process – crochet. I decided in order to continue forward, I must explore the past.


Zinnias, Carlyle Wolfe Jan 2004

Zinnias, Carlyle Wolfe

LSU Master's Theses

Impermanence. Quiet. Words. Unfolding. Specificity. Abundance. Pattern. Compilation. Faithfulness. Vulnerability. Obedience. Atmosphere. Begun with a coffee can full of flowers, this work is an exploration of art making, self, and nature.


True Image, Janet K. Link Jan 2004

True Image, Janet K. Link

LSU Master's Theses

A still-life is often the painted record of a complex arrangement of objects. My aim in making the visual portion of TRUE IMAGE is to turn this sort of still-life inside out. Rather than arranging a collection of objects and making a painted or drawn image of the set up, I made simple images of things and arranged them with actual objects into three larger tableaux. The subjects of the paintings and drawings are these: checkerboards, objects, portraits, and shadows. The subjects of the tableaux are work (LABOR), home (DOMUS), and church (ECCLESIA). Viewed as a whole the exhibition asks …


The Orthographic Characters (In No Particular Order), Alison Christina Frank Jan 2004

The Orthographic Characters (In No Particular Order), Alison Christina Frank

LSU Master's Theses

My work focuses on the development of playful and absurd combinations of small creatures that co-exist in a state of odd logic. The creatures share a vulnerable, somewhat fragile, quality, yet are assigned vital force in their existence. This juxtaposition is metaphorical for certain aspects of human existence. The Orthographic Characters is the title of a series of prints and paintings I have created that form a non-linear narrative. Each piece is inspired by the alliteration of one alphabet character. The writings form a bizarre, feverish context for the characters.


(Re)Solution, Benjamin M. Dillon Jan 2004

(Re)Solution, Benjamin M. Dillon

LSU Master's Theses

This thesis report explains the process of creating the work in (Re)solution. The relationship between transferred digital prints and paint is described in relation to the intent of the work. Finally, there is a discussion of the questions and dilemmas posed by the working process as well as the completed work.


Mixed Feelings, Hillary Mcmahan Jan 2002

Mixed Feelings, Hillary Mcmahan

LSU Master's Theses

My thesis exhibition, entitled "Mixed Feelings," consisted of mostly figurative paintings and drawings. In this body of work I attempted to use fragments of the figure, separately and in combination with various objects and creatures, to create visual equivalents for a range of emotional states.