Art, Art History and Design, School of
First Advisor
Sophie Isaak
Date of this Version
3-2024
Citation
A thesis presented to the faculty of the Graduate College of the University of Nebraska in partial fulfillment for the degree of Master of Arts
Major: Art
Under the supervision of Sophie Isaak
Lincoln, Nebraska, March 2024
Abstract
I am a multidisciplinary artist working across digital and analog forms of printmaking, installation, playing, drawing, and writing. I incorporate elements of humor, autobiography, and nostalgic pop culture references to tell stories and facilitate connections.
At the heart of my work is the desire to be seen and feel connected. This starts with self reflection and building a personal archive of important references and symbols. Through recurring characters rooted in personal and historical pop culture references, I incorporate layers of complexity and inside jokes into the work. Humor is an essential tool to maintain levity, engage participants, and challenge traditional notions of art and social interaction. The work actively involves the audience, breaking down barriers between artist, artwork, and viewer through participatory elements that emphasize the impermanence of the experience and the urgency to have meaningful connections in the present moment.
Advisor: Sophie Isaak
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