Thesis
Memories: collecting, recreating, reminiscing
University of Iowa
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), University of Iowa
Spring 2025
DOI: 10.25820/etd.007903
Abstract
Throughout my life, I have consistently gravitated towards nature, whether exploring my backyard or embarking on grand adventures to unfamiliar landscapes. This innate connection serves as the driving force behind my artistic endeavors. My work embodies and recreates these moments and memories, allowing me to relive and share experiences that have shaped who I am. The pieces I create—be they installations, wearable art, or functional objects—express the bonds I share with family and friends through nature-inspired themes. I invite audiences to engage with aesthetic objects and also the journey of my life. Each piece reflects small, yet significant everyday moments imprinted upon me by nature's influence. Ultimately, my artistic practice fosters a deeper understanding of how our surroundings shape our identities and relationships within our communities
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Memories: collecting, recreating, reminiscing
- Creators
- Amanda Shepard
- Contributors
- Steve McGuire (Advisor)Lonna Huisingh (Committee Member)TJ Dedeaux-Norris (Committee Member)Elizabeth McTernan (Committee Member)
- Resource Type
- Thesis
- Degree Awarded
- Master of Fine Arts (MFA), University of Iowa
- Degree in
- Art
- Date degree season
- Spring 2025
- DOI
- 10.25820/etd.007903
- Publisher
- University of Iowa
- Number of pages
- vii, 38 pages
- Copyright
- Copyright 2025 Amanda Shepard
- Language
- English
- Date submitted
- 04/29/2025
- Description illustrations
- Illustrations
- Public Abstract (ETD)
Throughout my life, I have consistently gravitated towards nature, whether exploring my backyard or embarking on grand adventures to unfamiliar landscapes. This innate connection serves as the driving force behind my artistic endeavors. My work embodies and recreates these moments and memories, allowing me to relive and share experiences that have shaped who I am. The pieces I create—be they installations, wearable art, or functional objects—express the bonds I share with family and friends through nature-inspired themes.
I invite audiences to engage with aesthetic objects and also the journey of my life. Each piece reflects small, yet significant everyday moments imprinted upon me by nature's influence. Ultimately, my artistic practice fosters a deeper understanding of how our surroundings shape our identities and relationships within our communities.
- Academic Unit
- School of Art, Art History, and Design
- Record Identifier
- 9984830921702771
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