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Ritual And Digital Craftsmanship: Imprudent Practices, Mik Patrik Mcdonnell
Ritual And Digital Craftsmanship: Imprudent Practices, Mik Patrik Mcdonnell
Bachelor of Fine Arts Senior Papers
This essay explores the role of traditional and digital craftsmanship in my art practice as it relates to provocative imagery. I tackle the question of how my practice is influenced by my audience. My process and products both aim to agitate the ascetic individual. The argument opens on a poetic, personal note, before defining craft/craftsmanship and its social reception according to scholarship. I outline the intended audience for my work being those akin to my mother: christian, middle-aged, and leaning conservative. Because I employ devotional, virtuosic craftsmanship I argue my work is effective at provoking dialogue with these persons who …