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Nirmal Raja Interview, Dalton Campbell
Nirmal Raja Interview, Dalton Campbell
Asian American Art Oral History Project
Artist Bio: Nirmal Raja is an interdisciplinary artist living and working in Milwaukee, WI. Born in India, she has lived and traveled in several countries. Raja received a Bachelor’s of Arts in English Literature in India, a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Painting at the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design and a Master’s of Fine Arts at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. Her work deals with concepts of displacement, cultural negotiation and memory. http://nirmalraja.com
The Flow Of Art: A Study On The Human Experience And Nature, Matthew R. Schott
The Flow Of Art: A Study On The Human Experience And Nature, Matthew R. Schott
Undergraduate Honors Theses
Through all of human history, artists and other creators have been able to access the extraordinary state of flow to achieve amazing feats. Whether it be for a divine purpose, or simply making someone’s day a little better, art has been used to lift the spirits and nourish humanity. In our attempt to cope with the world in which we live, we have found this great mental resource, that has allowed for achievements that not one person could not attain on their own. In my observation, I have seen this euphoric cycle of flow change the lives of so many …
Barbarossapokalypse, Amanda M. Glass
Barbarossapokalypse, Amanda M. Glass
Honors Projects
Barbarossapokalypse is a short animated film that explores the mindset behind “sleeping king” legends. Frederick Barbarossa was a Holy Roman Emperor who was particularly popular with his public. After his death, people longed for a return to the “good old days” of his reign. He became a cultural icon for the German people; a symbol of hope, of a better future.
While in general, the future often looks grim, hope is not something humanity can afford to lose. What matters is where that hope is drawn from. Symbols like Barbarossa are dangerous, as they can lead to people always looking …
“Lately, I’Ve Been Feeling Distraught” Self And Fear, Jelena Prljevic
“Lately, I’Ve Been Feeling Distraught” Self And Fear, Jelena Prljevic
MFA Statements
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The Last Halloween, Aris Holmes
The Last Halloween, Aris Holmes
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
An Exploration in the processes that make up an animation;
An exploration of the origins of Halloween.