Abstract

In this thesis, I strive to expose societal rules and regulations that constrict and restrict our social interactions in a way that promotes prejudice and xenophobia. Through interacting with the series of sculptures, viewers are given the opportunity to question these societal norms and start a process of self- reflection to truly understand the freedom that comes without prejudice. Interaction is the main element that ties the series of works together, to form a seamless journey of self-discovery. The following artists are discussed in relation to this series of work: Niki de Saint Phalle and Björk Guðmundsdóttir. Their art works share the same spirit of liberation and social revolution.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Metal sculpture; Sculpture--Themes, motives; Sculpture--Technique; Performance art; Prejudices--Pictorial works

Publication Date

12-23-2013

Document Type

Thesis

Student Type

Graduate

Degree Name

Imaging Arts (MFA)

Department, Program, or Center

School of Art (CIAS)

Advisor

Tom Lightfoot

Advisor/Committee Member

Luvon Sheppard

Advisor/Committee Member

Zerbe Sodervick

Comments

Physical copy available from RIT's Wallace Library at NB1220 .C44 2013

Campus

RIT – Main Campus

Plan Codes

FNAS-MFA

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