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Study Of Native Colombian Tribes: Art As A Means Of Inspiration, Sofia Fernandez Mar 2021

Study Of Native Colombian Tribes: Art As A Means Of Inspiration, Sofia Fernandez

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Study of Native Colombian Tribes: Art as a Means of Inspiration, examines Latin American art, particularly Indigenous Colombian art as a source of inspiration for the creation of a series of artworks. This project considers two Colombian tribes: Wayuu and Okaina. It emphasizes these tribes’ ancestry, history, purpose, and traditions, with the objective of giving them a voice in a community where they are underrepresented and unknown. This thesis provides a critical look into the tribe’s traditions and artistic techniques through the creation of a variety paintings, drawings, and prints. This body of work concentrates on textiles and patterns from …


Climate Change Is A Drag: A Mini-Collection Exploring The Intersection Of Drag And Sustainability, Joelle Tangen Jan 2021

Climate Change Is A Drag: A Mini-Collection Exploring The Intersection Of Drag And Sustainability, Joelle Tangen

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The goal for the outcome of this project is to look at the market where drag and sustainability intersect by focusing on a specific member of this subset, Pattie Gonia, and analyzing their current work to inform a mini-collection of three garments for the same target market. First, observational research was done on Pattie Gonia’s previous work to identify the prevailing themes and styles of the garments. Three central ideas were then chosen to inform the three garments, including a look based on a common piece of outdoor clothing or gear, a look based on an environmental problem, and a …