Thesis
Notes to Jessica
Washington State University
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Washington State University
2014
Handle:
https://hdl.handle.net/2376/102362
Abstract
My current artwork explores found objects and leftovers, along with the ongoing possibility that these discoveries can re-determine and create new direction and meaning in my work. These chance findings often lead to impulsive, spontaneous performances with the objects, giving new purpose to what was once lost or discarded. Irrational associations can occur amongst multiple objects found in close proximity, creating nonsensical relationships and stories that tend to drift off into an obsessive struggle to further develop a link that was never really there to begin with. Examples of these performances include trying on a leg warmer and a dirty soccer cleat, burying a bone and a dog toy next to each other, placing an audio CD in a paper CD sleeve, etc. In this thesis I narrate my thoughts, ideas and experiences alongside the production of my artwork to "Jessica", in reference to the name "Jessica Alba", written on a sticker found on the street in between my apartment and studio. These notes were transcribed for printing, while the handwritten originals were eventually mailed, along with a collection of found objects and materials, to the actresses fan address. Blacked out words and blank areas in some notes represent scribbled out mistakes, edits and forgotten experiences.
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Details
- Title
- Notes to Jessica
- Creators
- Jamin Gil Kuhn
- Contributors
- Reza M. Safavi (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
- 99900525194501842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Thesis