DOI
https://doi.org/10.25772/S07F-AS71
Defense Date
2018
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Fine Arts
Department
Graphic Design
First Advisor
Sandra Wheeler
Second Advisor
Roy McKelvey
Third Advisor
W Camden Whitehead
Abstract
A fantasy world, that exists only in our minds, provides us a place where we can mentally escape from everyday reality. Escapism, such as indulging in daydreams, allows us to experience comfort and makes us feel safe, eliminating feelings of insecurity and vulnerability.
This study aims to use playfulness and reverie as a tool to access and confront mental discomforts. Transforming disturbing situations into an experience of reverie; a correction of unsatisfying reality, by converting a solid component of the real world into a desirable infinite form will provide alternative viewpoints.
Throughout my work, this method has been employed to address personal phobias, violent conflicts, political insecurity, and racial inequality. It is my hope to employ daydreaming as a form of serious play to provide a new way of perceiving unsatisfying reality.
Rights
© Tanruk Pairoj-Boriboon
Is Part Of
VCU University Archives
Is Part Of
VCU Theses and Dissertations
Date of Submission
5-11-2018