OK to Play

OK to Play

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Description

OK to Play is an exhibition that explores the development of communication skills through objects and imagery related to play. Invented symbols inspired by English and Japanese letters along with animal characters form the basis of two- and three-dimensional artwork that conveys the joys and struggles of connecting with other people. I made toy-like sculptures from a variety of materials such as wood, fibers, and resin. Viewers are invited to handle the sculptures and explore their textures and sounds. My work aims to provide an environment that encourages viewers to play with the art and other people.

Creation Information

Boyer, Kristin May 2024.

Context

This thesis 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. More information about this thesis can be viewed below.

Artist

Boyer, Kristin University of North Texas

Chair

Gibbons, Lari Supervisory Committee Chair

Committee Members

Adelman, Amie Supervisory Committee Members
Burton, Jim Supervisory Committee Members

Publisher

University of North Texas
Place of Publication: Denton, Texas

Rights Holder

For guidance see Citations, Rights, Re-Use.

Boyer, Kristin

Provided By

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: Printmaking

Description

OK to Play is an exhibition that explores the development of communication skills through objects and imagery related to play. Invented symbols inspired by English and Japanese letters along with animal characters form the basis of two- and three-dimensional artwork that conveys the joys and struggles of connecting with other people. I made toy-like sculptures from a variety of materials such as wood, fibers, and resin. Viewers are invited to handle the sculptures and explore their textures and sounds. My work aims to provide an environment that encourages viewers to play with the art and other people.

Subjects

Art and Architecture Thesaurus (Getty)

Keyword

studio art

Library of Congress Subject Headings

University of North Texas Libraries Browse Structure

Source

OK to Play, Cora Stafford Gallery, College of Visual Arts and Design, 1201 W. Mulberry St., Denton, TX, April 3-6, 2024

Language

English

Item Type

Thesis or Dissertation

Identifier

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

Archival Resource Key: ark:/67531/metadc2329778

Relationships

Building Blocks, ark:/67531/metadc2329762
Cadence, ark:/67531/metadc2329761
Embrace I, ark:/67531/metadc2329765
Embrace IV, ark:/67531/metadc2329767
Ensemble II, ark:/67531/metadc2329763
Hobbles, ark:/67531/metadc2329760
Missing Pieces, ark:/67531/metadc2329771
OK to Play, ark:/67531/metadc2329775
OK to Play, ark:/67531/metadc2329776
OK to Play, ark:/67531/metadc2329777
OK to Play, ark:/67531/metadc2329769
OK to Play, ark:/67531/metadc2329770
OK to Play, ark:/67531/metadc2329772
OK to Play, ark:/67531/metadc2329773
OK to Play, ark:/67531/metadc2329774
Symbol Sampler II, ark:/67531/metadc2329764
Symbol Sampler III, ark:/67531/metadc2329766
Toy Box, ark:/67531/metadc2329768
Tuesday, ark:/67531/metadc2329759

Collections

This thesis is part of the following collection of related materials.

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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Building Blocks (Thesis or Dissertation)

An artworks titled "Building Blocks" as part of 2024 MFA exhibition by artist Kristin Boyer, entitled "OK to Play" in the North Cora Stafford Gallery 1201 W Mulberry St, Denton, TX from April 3 to April 6, 2024. OK to Play is an exhibition that explores the development of communication skills through objects and imagery related to play. Invented symbols inspired by English and Japanese letters along with animal characters form the basis of two- and three-dimensional artwork that conveys the joys and struggles of connecting with other people.