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Preconceived Notions of Scale Relationships

Description: I proposed in my paper to use juxtaposition of unexpected scale in my sculpture, with the expectation that it would create an unexpected tension that is visually stimulating to the viewer. I achieved this by creating disharmony in scale between an object that is perceived as miniature and an object that is perceived as gigantic within each sculpture. I then asked three questions of these sculptures: Was I able to alter the viewer's preconceived notions of the miniature and the gigantic through … more
Date: December 2002
Creator: McClung, Jeffrey Bruce
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The Exploration of Surface and Texture on the Inside and Outside of My Sculpture

Description: After generating work for many years in an intuitive, “truth to materials” mindset my intent was to explore the interior possibilities of my sculptural forms and relate these if possible, to the exterior. Alongside this exploration of the interior I introduced surface texture and color onto both interior/exterior surfaces. In some cases the work had undergone a change, which lent new meaning and provided new relationships to exist between the interior/exterior of my sculpture. Not all of the wo… more
Date: December 2002
Creator: Holt, John
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I Quit Believing

Description: I has been almost four years since this change of perception from "belief" to "disbelief." Looking back I can say this shift can be characterized as "belief" standing for an idea of art which requires it to represent a singular closed reading, while "disbelief" stands for a realization of an art which corresponds more with the complexities of social interaction and produces work with an array of possible readings. Or more simply stated, "belief" requires the desire to destabilize meaning. Or ev… more
Date: August 1994
Creator: Young, Kevin
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The Use of Symbolic Imagery Through the Decorative Qualities of Majolica

Description: For the purpose of this study I intended to use Majolica to allow me both more flexibility in the physical act of decorating my ceramic work, as well as the opportunity for the expansion of my selection of symbols. During this investigation the following questions were addressed: 1. Was the color range attainable with Majolica relevant to my work? 2. Was my chosen imagery complemented by the special properties of Majolica. 3. Did the textural possibilities of Majolica benefit my work?
Date: December 1990
Creator: Lipscomb, Loretta T.
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Non-Traditional Painting Techniques: The Effect of Their Use on the Imagery of My Work

Description: The purpose of this project was to investigate the use of non-traditional painting techniques on the images of my work. The following questions were specifically considered. 1. When and why in the process do decisions occur concerning the following: A. Subject or idea or motivation? B. Materials? C. Shaping? D. Color? E. Texture or embellishment? 2. Does the motivation change at any point in the process? 3. With the emergence of the final form is there an awareness of content (or intrinsic mean… more
Date: December 1980
Creator: Manning, Mildred
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Low-Temperature Sodium Vapor Firing: A Study of Alternative Sources for Sodium

Description: As much as I like the effects of low-fire salting, I hesitate to use salt. The hydrochloric acid released into the environment during the salting process creates a dense fog that is not only toxic, but visually offensive as well. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to find a source of sodium that would achieve aesthetic results as equally exciting as the effects of salt.
Date: August 1987
Creator: Henderson, Matthew
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Ordering Chaos: The Integration of Form and Surface Through a Combination of Chance and Design

Description: The purpose of this research was to develop a body of work which exhibited unity between form and surface, but which relied upon a combination of deliberate intent (specific form, glaze, firing temperature, etc.) and the occurrence of random accident to achieve this unity. The project dealt with the integration of altered wheel-thrown and hand-built organic clay forms with a variety of surface treatments. The firing/glazing techniques chosen (which included cone 9 reduction firing, raku firing,… more
Date: May 1994
Creator: Rhudy, Dannon
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Presentation Techniques of Three-Dimensional Woven Forms

Description: The intent of this problem was twofold: (1) to demonstrate the adaptability of woven tubular forms in an exhibition space and (2) to demonstrate how support structures could be successfully combined with woven fabric forms as part of the overall design. The problem was executed to alleviate some of the limitations imposed by exhibition spaces. Specifically, the more versatile the piece, the greater the potential for aesthetic and structural effect.
Date: May 1980
Creator: Eby, Eugene J.
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Effects of Angulation and Proximity of Components in A Series

Description: I proposed that two factors could be adjusted in a series of rings in order to achieve total control of implied movement: Proximity and angulation of components. Through careful adjustment of these two factors, I theorized that the implied motion in a ring series could be accelerated, slowed, or omitted altogether.
Date: August 1993
Creator: Mauldin, D. Bruce
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A Problem of Embarrassing Red Pimpled Bang Caps, Among Others

Description: At the time of writing the proposal, one part of me wanted to move ahead and explore the new territory, while another part wanted to understand what I was leaving behind. I proposed to examine the following questions in order to resolve this dilemma: 1. What common personal themes or ideas are behind my work? How can I clarify and refine these themes to make them more manifest in my work? 2. Do I need to investigate new materials in order to express and explore my concerns? 3. Can I form a rela… more
Date: August 1989
Creator: Szafranski, David T.
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An Exploration of the Visual Impact of Symmetry, Texture, and Multicultural Imagery on the Chalice

Description: The emotional and psychological reaction to a chalice is determined in part by the visual impact of the vessel. The goal of this problem has been to explore the visual impact of contemporary techniques and traditional materials, combined with multi-cultural imagery on the perception of the vessel as a chalice.
Date: May 1994
Creator: Siewert, Paul A. II
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Wisheso Two

Description: An artwork titled "Wisheso Two" (video art) by artist kate arrows enoire, entitled "becoming" in the North Cora Stafford Gallery 1201 W Mulberry St, Denton, TX from April 24 to April 27, 2024. This artwork represents symbiotic collaborations tangle an exchange of a short life able to survive deeper into the Anthropocene with a longer life that cannot survive it, birthing an evolution and conversion into a new hereafter species.
Date: 2023
Duration: 57 seconds
Creator: arrows enoire, kate
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Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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"Domestication"

Description: A video art titled "Domestication" as part of 2024 MFA exhibition by artist Daniel Pope, entitled "Parapolitical Aesthetics" in the Cora Stafford Gallery, South, UNT Art Building,1201 W Mulberry St, Denton, TX from April 17 to April 21, 2024. Parapolitical Aesthetics is an exhibition that presents a critical exploration of contemporary society through various mediums, challenging traditional art practices and highlighting the pervasive influence of screen-based media and parapolitical power str… more
Date: 2024
Duration: 25 seconds
Creator: Pope, Daniel
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Baby Trap

Description: Work of art in Sterling Silver by artist Keela Dooley part of a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Trappings"
Date: 2017
Creator: Dooley, Keela Dee
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Booby Trap Corset

Description: Work of art in Powder Coated Mild Steel (CNC Plasma Cut) by artist Keela Dooley part of a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Trappings"
Date: 2019
Creator: Dooley, Keela Dee
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Heart Trap Chain

Description: Work of art in mild steel & rust (CNC Plasma Cut) by artist Keela Dooley part of a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Trappings"
Date: 2018
Creator: Dooley, Keela Dee
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Heart Trap Vanity

Description: Work of art in MDF, Acrylic Mirror & Faux Fur (CNC Routed MDF) by artist Keela Dooley part of a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Trappings"
Date: 2019
Creator: Dooley, Keela Dee
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Thorn Train Trap

Description: Work of art in Poweder Coated Mild Steel (CNC Plasma Cut) by artist Keela Dooley part of a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Trappings"
Date: 2019
Creator: Dooley, Keela Dee
Item Type: Refine your search to only Artwork
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Moving in a New Direction: An Exploration in Kinetics

Description: Movement, whether conveyed through an actual motion or a gestured implication, remains an underlying theme in my creative process that started with my earliest works. I explored different aspects of kinetic sculpture, because I am seeking new ways to create motion such as experimenting with circulating air, wind, and the use of water features. I created a series consisting of three to five kinetic sculptures which do not rely on sound or direct viewer manipulation.
Date: August 2004
Creator: Illy, Etienne
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