DOI
https://doi.org/10.25772/3SV9-6H09
Defense Date
2018
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Fine Arts
Department
Graphic Design
First Advisor
Roy McKelvey
Second Advisor
Lap Le
Third Advisor
Robert Paris
Abstract
A medical evaluation of physical impairment imposes the additional burden of “labeling” the patient with the condition. The binary nature of the normal versus abnormal label emphasizes difference and can lead to trauma. Understanding differences, however, can lead to the generation of new forms and thus, more sensitive differentiation and representation. Tension is created by exploring different bodily forms—a dialectic between form and essence. I am designing a space that visualizes and illuminates difference as a source of trauma and amplifying the tension by comparing figures that represent varying degrees of normalcy. This forms a critique of idealized form and creates a context for people unaffected by this type of trauma to reflect on possible realities outside of their assumptions of normality.
Rights
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Is Part Of
VCU University Archives
Is Part Of
VCU Theses and Dissertations
Date of Submission
5-10-2018
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Art Practice Commons, Graphic Design Commons, Interactive Arts Commons, Visual Studies Commons