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Experiential Extensions
(2008-04-24)
This thesis examines the work of the artist Edward S. Johnston in relation to the
notion of re-enchanting human experience. The thesis begins with a philosophical basis
for understanding enchantment and disenchantment ...
Surrendering to the Coolness and the Pull of My Fingers
(2006-05)
This thesis weaves together personal narrative and scholarly analysis of autobiography and pain.
Judith Butler’s book entitled, Gender Trouble was used to look at and try to understand the performative
body and in the ...
Utilities of Fiction: Inside and Outside of the Brain in 'The Flocking Party'
(2006-05)
“Utilities of Fiction” discusses the science fiction project, “The Flocking Party”, an online, multimedia story that is set in the future. “The Flocking Party” is a creative research project that activates the fertile ...
Altered Anatomies
(2006-05)
The dawning possibility of changing our physical forms through
greater and greater levels of technological intervention confronts
us with ancient philosophical questions, not just of who one is, but
also of who one wants ...
From Marks of Conformity to Acts of Transgression: An Artistic M.F.A. Thesis of Autobiographical Reenactments for the Camera
(2006-05)
This M.F.A. thesis text discusses photographic images that explore the relationship between past and
present identities, emotions stemming from social conformity, and the process of autobiographical
historical reenactment. ...
The Creation of Narrative Worlds in Physical Space: a theoretical and personal examination of the artistic work temporal understandings of impermanent places (hold still)
(2007-05)
This thesis examines the work of artist Carrie Morris as she utilizes people, space and time to create situations that illuminate invisible narratives and dynamics which usually go unnoticed and unremarked upon. This process ...
plugfinder.com: Finding and Sharing Electricity in Your City
(2007-05)
The proliferation of mobile electronic technology such as cellular phones,
laptops, and lightweight video projectors increases the demand for electrical
outlets in public and semi-public spaces. www.plugfinder.com is a ...
Remapping of Memory
(2008-05)
Remapping of Memory investigates the relationship between physical
rehabilitation and psychological recovery in response to violence and acute
injury. The multimedia video installation explores the process of relearning ...