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The sixth piece in my graduate thesis body of work---an inquiry into the concept of psychological space, and the ways artists can represent psychological spaces using the visual language of physical place.

From my artist statement:
"Each piece is an externalization of a psychological space I have occupied. Through a combination of personal symbolism and established iconography, as well as more intuitive and uncontrolled methods of working, I attempted to translate my thoughts, memories and emotions into physical environments. I found this process both challenging and transformative. When reality is so often defined as what exists or occurs physically in space, creating physical representations of psychological experiences is a way to make them feel more real, to affirm and express their importance. Seeing these spaces outside myself was also like looking at a map after having wandered through a strange place for a long time---I recognize these spaces and view them differently, newly able to see the connections between them."

Found object assemblage with latex/string, gel medium, acrylic. Approximately 6.5" tall.
Image size
568x1019px 371.09 KB
Make
Panasonic
Model
DMC-ZS1
Shutter Speed
1/30 second
Aperture
F/3.3
Focal Length
4 mm
ISO Speed
320
Date Taken
Mar 6, 2012, 3:12:34 PM
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These are amazing--and you're right; I'd be interested to see your thesis show in conjunction with others in your class ;-)