DOI
https://doi.org/10.25772/XM33-8K24
Author ORCID Identifier
0000-0001-7512-5551
Defense Date
2019
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Fine Arts
Department
Photography and Film
First Advisor
Paul Thulin
Second Advisor
Stephen Vitiello
Third Advisor
Mary Beth Reed
Fourth Advisor
Shane Rocheleau
Abstract
The urge to uncover aspects of human condition permeates my work, from the fundamental curiosity of a child tearing apart their doll to uncover what lies within to continuing a quest in uncovering basic human urges through my puppet animated dramas and tragedies. There is a controversial line between the childlike and the adult-like that can be ambiguous, and at some times more discernible while other times less. I create handcrafted stop-frame puppet animations that explore self-conscious emotions such as embarrassment, shame, and envy within unpredictable life scenarios. These are animations about inner life, attempting to resolve conflicting elements of the human psyche. At first glance, these puppets might appear scary, but upon closer observation the viewer may realize it is the puppet who is scared.
Rights
© The Author
Is Part Of
VCU University Archives
Is Part Of
VCU Theses and Dissertations
Date of Submission
5-9-2019