Thesis
Envisioning artistic permaculture: a glimpse into the delicate balance of invasive and native plant species
Washington State University
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Washington State University
2017
Handle:
https://hdl.handle.net/2376/102852
Abstract
My family gave me a delicate sense of human-nature interaction; this interaction and dialogue has stayed with me my whole life. While I've always been drawn towards emulating nature, I've never quite been able to achieve her elegance, beauty, or strength. Through this exploration of nature, the interactions with family and friends has greatly influenced my practice. This thesis project, Growth, is directly tied to my relationships with people and nature, and the search for an alternate route towards permaculture within my community. Focusing my attention on the Palouse region, the most prevalent invasive plant species are removed and handmade paper from the harvested vegetation is created. Through the process of breaking down the plant fibers, the function is decontextualized. Rather than constructing paper meant for everyday use, the pieces are arranged into a sculptural, organic form. By allowing the former vegetation to take on another design, the new structure hints at the possibility of growth and renewal. Opening up an avenue for the paper to creep out of the confines of the platform, the inanimate forms become animate invasive species once more. Suspended above the central form are numerous orbs housing hand processed plant dyes. The liquid from the vessels slowly drip onto the paper below, which alters the form's color and shape over time. As Growth evolves, it symbolizes environmental alterations through natural and manmade stimulation.
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Details
- Title
- Envisioning artistic permaculture
- Creators
- Anna Elizabeth Cunningham
- Contributors
- Iolanda Palmer (Degree Supervisor)
- Awarding Institution
- Washington State University
- Academic Unit
- Fine Arts, Department of
- Theses and Dissertations
- Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Washington State University
- Publisher
- Washington State University; [Pullman, Washington] :
- Identifiers
- 99900525114001842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Thesis