…and the Light was Blue

…and the Light was Blue

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Description

My background in fashion relied on the use of sewing machines as tools to create garments made of new materials. My current artmaking has evolved away from the body and functionality to become relief sculptures in cloth. This work is the embodiment of moments in time and space that have stopped me mid-stride, compelling me to closely examine the details. As a fine artist, I translate these observations of nature into my art by using a needle and thread to hand stitch on reclaimed cloth. I invite the viewers to pause, wonder, and think about their place in the world.

Physical Description

19 p. : col. ill.

Creation Information

Marks, Christina May 2020.

Context

This text is part of the collection entitled: UNT Graduate Student Works and was provided by the UNT College of Visual Arts + Design to the UNT Digital Library, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. It has been viewed 53 times. More information about this text can be viewed below.

Artist

Marks, Christina University of North Texas

Chair

Adelman, Amie Supervisory Committee Chair

Committee Members

Pawlowicz, Elaine Supervisory Committee Members
Esteve Llorens, Ana Supervisory Committee Members

Publisher

University of North Texas
Place of Publication: Denton, Texas

Rights Holder

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Marks, Christina

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UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

The UNT College of Visual Arts and Design fosters creative futures for its diverse student population and the region through rigorous arts-based education, arts- and client-based studio practice, scholarship, and research. One of the most comprehensive visual arts schools in the nation, the college includes many nationally and regionally ranked programs.

Degree Information

Department: Studio Art
Level: Master's
Name: Master of Fine Arts
Discipline: Fibers

Description

My background in fashion relied on the use of sewing machines as tools to create garments made of new materials. My current artmaking has evolved away from the body and functionality to become relief sculptures in cloth. This work is the embodiment of moments in time and space that have stopped me mid-stride, compelling me to closely examine the details. As a fine artist, I translate these observations of nature into my art by using a needle and thread to hand stitch on reclaimed cloth. I invite the viewers to pause, wonder, and think about their place in the world.

Physical Description

19 p. : col. ill.

Subjects

Art and Architecture Thesaurus (Getty)

Keyword

studio art

Library of Congress Subject Headings

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Source

...and the light was blue, (Canceled due to Covid19, but scheduled for) April 16-18, 2020 UNT CVAD Art Gallery, Denton, Texas.

Language

English

Item Type

Text

Identifier

Unique identifying numbers for this text in the Digital Library or other systems.

Archival Resource Key: ark:/67531/metadc1796397

Relationships

Aureole , ark:/67531/metadc1796381
Terra, Uncharted Journey, ark:/67531/metadc1796383
Cumulus, ark:/67531/metadc1796384
Flow, ark:/67531/metadc1796385
Waves, ark:/67531/metadc1796386
Waves Detail, ark:/67531/metadc1796387
Terminus, ark:/67531/metadc1796388
Aureole Detail, ark:/67531/metadc1796389
Cyanoscape, ark:/67531/metadc1796390
Meanderings Series 1, ark:/67531/metadc1796391
Meanderings Series 1 detail 1, ark:/67531/metadc1796392
Meanderings Series 1 detail 2, ark:/67531/metadc1796393
Samples as Assemblage, ark:/67531/metadc1796394
Synapses, ark:/67531/metadc1796395
Whispers, ark:/67531/metadc1796396

Collections

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UNT Graduate Student Works

This collection houses graduate student works other than theses and dissertations. All materials have been previously accepted by a professional organization or approved by a faculty mentor. The collection includes, but is not limited to projects or problems in lieu of thesis, supplemental files associated with theses and dissertations, posters, recitals, presentations, articles, reviews, book chapters, exhibitions, and artwork. Some items in this collection are restricted to use by the UNT community.

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Aureole (Artwork)

Work of art of Linen, knitted, twined & woven by artist Christina Marks, as part of a 2020 MFA Exhibition, entitled "…and the Light was Blue". This piece is the subject of the cyanotype entitled "Cyanoscape" in this same body of work.