Abstract
In a balancing act between fear and curiosity, I have created a series of wood-based artifacts to serve as vessels in which I may pose questions to myself. At the core of each artifact is a sphere primarily produced from a log allowed to dry and fracture naturally, capturing a snapshot of change in motion. Through the creation of these vessels, I attempted to better understand how I define what it means for me to be queer and non-binary. Although these artifacts are contemporary works, I have removed them from a particular known visual time in hopes of providing a level of escapism into a world of mystery and intrigue of the unknown.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Wood sculpture--Themes, motives; Wood sculpture--Technique; Gender identity in art
Publication Date
4-25-2023
Document Type
Thesis
Student Type
Graduate
Degree Name
Furniture Design (MFA)
Department, Program, or Center
School for American Crafts (CAD)
Advisor
Andy Buck
Advisor/Committee Member
Rolf Hoeg
Advisor/Committee Member
David Schnuckel
Recommended Citation
Jarus, Alex, "Állo (Neutral - “Other”)" (2023). Thesis. Rochester Institute of Technology. Accessed from
https://repository.rit.edu/theses/11418
Campus
RIT – Main Campus
Plan Codes
WOOD-MFA
