Date of Award

5-10-2024

Document Type

Undergraduate Honors Capstone

Degree Name

B.A. in Studio Art

Organizational Unit

College of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences, School of Art and Art History

First Advisor

Deborah Howard

Keywords

Art, Myths, Legends, Fairytales, Storytelling, Mixed media art, Oil painting, Myth making

Abstract

The Hero’s Journey reflects on the continued fascination with fairytales, myths, and legends through time. This project follows the exploration of these stories, themes, and the lessons they can teach one about themselves and the wider world. Such fictional narratives allow one to process and share their lived experiences: the victories and tragedies, losses and growth. This project follows a winged figure as she fights for her freedom and gains her wings. the journey is messy and raw but still beautiful. The project blends classical oil painting and contemporary sculptural elements to compose an evolving narrative culminating in a dynamic, wearable set of wings. The pieces in this project push the bounds of interweaving techniques and narrative to understand the importance of storytelling and an exploration of why fairytales, myths, and legends still captivate humanity.

Copyright Date

6-15-2024

Copyright Statement / License for Reuse

All Rights Reserved
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Publication Statement

Copyright is held by the author. User is responsible for all copyright compliance.

Rights Holder

Brianna Tolkacz

Provenance

Received from author

File Format

application/pdf

Language

English (eng)

Extent

54 pgs

File Size

9.8 MB

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