John Ruggles

Abstract

This thesis demonstrates my desire to understand the events of change that occur in life through a purposeful investigation into the roles of the artist as maker, and the concepts of liminal spaces. This is accomplished through a series of abstract paintings, which utilize the comparison of positive and negative spaces made through the use of natural processes such as melting and rusting, and the covering of an image with screen. The following artists are mentioned in reference to the development of my work: Andy Goldsworthy, Antony Gormley, and Robert Irwin. The objects that resulted represent a record of the exploration into the moments of change in my personal life.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Painting, Abstract--Themes, motives; Painting, Abstract--Technique; Space (Art)

Publication Date

10-1-2010

Document Type

Thesis

Department, Program, or Center

School of Art (CIAS)

Advisor

Miokovic, Alex

Advisor/Committee Member

Engström, Tim

Comments

Note: imported from RIT’s Digital Media Library running on DSpace to RIT Scholar Works. Physical copy available through RIT's The Wallace Library at: ND196.A2 R84 2010

Campus

RIT – Main Campus

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