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Q&A With Madeline Mcmahan (Mfa Painting), Madeline Mcmahan

Q & A Interviews with Art Students

No abstract provided.

Biophilic Design In Higher Education: Exploring Nature-Based Design Inclusion In Classrooms, Danielle Burton

Honors College Theses

This study investigated how biophilic design (nature-based design) optimizes one's well-being within a classroom learning environment. It is necessary to understand how a student’s performance in higher education depends on the environment. Research supports that when students have access to daylight, feel a sense of belonging and well-being in their classrooms they are able to perform at higher levels. Using a semi-experimental method, a classroom was assessed. Classes using this classroom were surveyed at the beginning of class and at the end of the same class time. The concurrent mixed method sequential design included both quantitative and qualitative data and …

Oral History Transcript | Interview With Dennis Hlynsky, April 3, 2022, Dennis Hlynsky, Andrew Martinez, Risd Archives

RISD Oral History Project Transcripts

No abstract provided.

Community Resource Center, Molly Hercules

Student Research Symposium

This project highlights the importance of a safe space and intentional design- specifically when working with refugees in mind. The presentation will touch on the current global refugee crisis and propose a design plan for a refugee center; focused on alleviating these problems.

Connecting Old Techniques With New Ideas, Brendan Ryan

Undergraduate Research Conference

Metalworking is an ancient field that provides numerous methods to create a similar outcome. This semester I’ve been studying several traditional techniques in jewelry making while attempting to incorporate my own designs. The techniques that I have been focusing on are casting and stone-setting. For casting, I have been experimenting with both lost-wax casting and sand-casting in order to create thoughtful, one-of-a-kind works. Casting is often the best method to use when creating organic designs. My designs include snakes and historic Viking imagery that is often easier to create by carving wax and manipulating sand molds.

The inclusion of precious …

The Gilded Cage, Megan Bynum

Undergraduate Research Conference

My process begins with an idea, the content of the piece. The Gilded Cage depicts human beings’ tendency to recede within - or “cage” - themselves when faced with the world’s perceived afflictions and villains. However, in doing this, they are also kept from life’s splendor. The Gilded Cage is an installation work that creates an atmosphere. I used cage iconography and imagery to convey the intangible space which people construct as internal spaces of protection. The metallic luster and sumptuousness of the liquid gold leaf juxtaposed against the blood-red microcrystalline wax enhances the piece’s tension and duality. The gilding …

Mae’S Chocolatier: Rebranding A Belgian Chocolatier Company, Mackenzee Holloway, Jessica Ramm

Liberty University Research Week

Undergraduate

Creative and Artistic

Glam Girl, Christina Vasquez

Forces

No abstract provided.

Solitaire, Lydia A. Pyla

Forces

No abstract provided.

Deception, Lydia A. Pyla

Forces

No abstract provided.

A Thinking Man, Gilbert Hu

Forces

No abstract provided.

Penny For Your Thoughts, Gilbert Hu

Forces

No abstract provided.

See Vo Blow Troubles Away, Gilbert Hu

Forces

No abstract provided.

Becoming Artist Christians, Vaughn Donahue

Faculty Work Comprehensive List

"I encourage [my students] to express themselves in their art, as a multi-dimensional image bearer of Christ."

Posting about how to "do art" as a Christian from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.

https://inallthings.org/becoming-artist-christians/

Renaissance Fashion Of England And Italy, Alexis Litteken

2022 Student Academic Showcase

This research project is aimed at exploring the popular fashion and beauty styles of Renaissance-era England and Italy, two nations that held immense power both politically and socially during the period. Examining the influences behind contemporary trends of the Renaissance can aid in the understanding of what people were like, allowing a look into beliefs, activities, or messages a person might convey through their clothing. From the Medici family to a more middle-class family, this project will explore how a nation’s fashion can speak to more than just current style, but to the ideological, political, and societal movements being experienced.

New Nobility: A Deeper Look At Inspiration, Kristine Johnson

Liberty University Research Week

Undergraduate

Creative and Artistic

Wage Inequality Amongst Artists, Raegan Christianson

INSPIRE Student Research and Engagement Conference

Presents research on hypotheses on pay differentials for artists.

[Un]Seen, Al Benbow

Honors Projects

[un]seen is a community-centered project and installation that consists of a collection of portraits and statements from underrepresented members of the LGBTQ+ community. Each subject submits their own action item that depends on their identity and response to the question, “what do you wish people understood about the experience of being [your identity]?”

This project was initially born out of research into the commodification of LGBTQ+ identities, and the realization that corporations tend to market to members of the LGBTQ+ community who they believe have the most spending power: white, cisgender, able-bodied, upper class, gay men, and therefore most often …

Personality Based Career Exposure: A Poster Series, Abigail Evans

Student Research Symposium

The idea behind this project is to create a poster series that challenges students to begin thinking and exploring their future in a low pressure way. If the educational system begins introducing ideas of different career paths earlier on, will the transition from late-high school to higher level education and real life be more empowering for students? While this may seem simple, many curriculums deflect different ideas of career decisions until students reach approximately 17-18 years of age or older. This issue could be resolved by posters included in this series passively hanging on a wall for students to contemplate. …

Memento Mori Photography Exhibition, Hailey Larson

Student Research Symposium

Artists Statement: I am an artist because art and photography allow me to escape the reality of life and imagine something new. It allows me to see past my own life and into someone else's, whether it be past, present, or future. As a deaf person, I grew up only experiencing half of the world's sound, forcing me to rely heavily on my vision and piece together life around me through visual storytelling. It’s why I think photography piqued my curiosity from such a young age. Because to take a picture is to capture a piece of reality. As I …

Historic Buildings: The Impact On Sustainability And Design, Sierra Stuart

Student Research Symposium

Historic districts or buildings are commonly found in many cities or towns and are often associated with a charming feel, but there is so much more. They hold hidden values and stories that play a role in each space. Historic buildings greatly impact sustainability by reducing material consumption and energy that could have been used to tear down a building and build a new one. Creating a sustainable space may look like restoring windows, adding insulation, and specifying durable furniture and furnishings with the space. When historic buildings are designed with a careful and knowledgeable mind, they can add to …

Mandalas And Anxiety, Clara Harmon

Student Research Symposium

My research project is about the effect coloring mandalas have on anxiety. I found multiple resources stating that they are able to significantly reduce anxiety in college students. I will also discuss the different capabilities of using not only mandalas, but square designs, and free drawing to reduce anxiety. Overall the mandala was the most consistent design to reduce anxiety.

Rehabilitation Center, Savannah Horton

Student Research Symposium

2.2 million people are estimated to be incarcerated in the United State today. Of those incarcerated, 85% have substance abuse issues or have been charged for crimes involving drugs most of which have been put behind bars for non-violent drug Convictions. Another Statistic shows that 64% of inmates have reported issues of Mental health. As a student in the Interior Architecture and Design Program, our number one goal is to create environments that promote health and wellbeing. The design of a space has the power to affect a person’s emotions, behavior, and the way a space is used. Prisons are …

Fbo Design, Aubrin Burke

Student Research Symposium

An FBO is a a “Fixed-base Operation” business that is located at airports. FBOs are mainly used for private aircraft parking and refueling. Depending on the airport and location, FBOs can range from simple concrete lot with a few pumps to a red-carpet event with 5-star service. FBOs can include offices and work areas for those that operate the business, as well as luxury lounge areas, food and beverage areas, sometimes restaurants, and pilot lounges for resting and refreshing.

Visions Of Science: An Art Historical Exploration Of Medieval Scientific Manuscripts, Olivia Brock

Student Research Symposium

The late 16th century saw a new movement in the world of science to push scientific ideas and practice out of academia and into the hands of the layman. No longer were scholars the sole proprietors of science – everyday laborers, craftsman, and artists now had practical scientific principles at their fingertips that they could incorporate into their professions. This new spread of science was facilitated in several ways, including the publication of books incorporating detailed, explanatory images, new utilitarian instruments, and public lectures. Though science was disseminated through a variety of means, I have been particularly interested in the …

For The Love Of The Game: A Deeper Look Into The Rise Of Women's Hockey, Kylie Larsen

Student Research Symposium

In my research, I wanted to look into the history, culture, and stereotypes surrounding women's hockey and push the boundaries of this information by exploring a new aesthetic and design for the sport. I considered personal experiences female players have had with misogyny in a male dominated sport, bias' in designs for uniforms/locker rooms/equipment/fan apparel/etc, and historical moments like the 'pay deal' agreement'. All of these different things played a part in the designs of my deliverables in one way or another. This new research based aesthetic approach better represents women's hockey history and its growing, hopeful future.

Mid-Century Modern: Revitalized And Thriving, Wyatt Koyle

Student Research Symposium

The Mid-Century Modern style of furnishings and design originated in the 1940's and was short lived as other trends quickly took its place. Nowadays however, we are seeing this style resurface and return in force. It no longer applies only to furniture, but has spilled over into other areas of interior design as well. After personally observing this in both educational and professional projects that I contributed to, my interest in the style and its future has grown. The main questions that can be asked are: 1) Is the Mid-Century Modern style that we see today the same as the …

Adhd - Please Get Your Facts Right, Ellie Giauque

Student Research Symposium

A deep dive into what it means to have ADHD and spread awareness of correct and scientific facts.

Exploring Color's Influence On Emotions Within Design, Tyson Alles

Student Research Symposium

In this study, surveys were provided to 78 participants to determine what colors they associated with which emotions. 20 emotions were provided: anger, anxiety, bravery, inspiration, irritation, love pride, sadness, shame, and surprise. The 10 color choices given for each color were as follows: red (#FF0000), orange (#FF8800), yellow (#FFFF00), green (#00FF00), cyan (#00FFFF), blue (#0000FF), violet (#8F00FF), magenta (#FF00FF), black (#000000), and brown (#654321). Both RGB and CMYK color groups were included to span the spectrum of light as well as the two common secondary colors, orange and violet. Black and brown were added as darker variables to contrast …

Comfort In The Living Environment, Susie Head

Student Research Symposium

It is important to design our living environments to provide a level of comfort and there are sciences and theories that make comfort a technical process. How do these theories and practices work together and how can they be applied to a material such as a wallpaper to encourage interior comfort. Research was done into practices such as feng shui, hygge, wabi-sabi, and color and pattern science to create three original wallpapers. The conclusion was that comfort and peace can be found in mindfulness and a connection to nature.