Title of Abstract
luminary
Session Title
Other Abstracts
Faculty Mentor
Claudia O'Steen, M.F.A.| Stacey Davidson, M.F.A.
College
College of Visual and Performing Arts
Department
Fine Arts
Abstract
Luminary is an immersive installation centered around a collection of paintings, jewelry, and ceramics that embody divine intervention. In many ways gods becomeinvolved in human lives as they provide a sense of personal significance. This creates an exchange of reverence between those on earth and the sanctuary of theheavens. The term luminary describes a natural light-giving body but can also represent someone who inspires and influences others. The focus of the painted works is to illustrate protective spirits and those who accept their guidance. These paintings echo the celestial qualities of Chinese mythology, as well as its rich history from which these customs are derived. The mixed media depictions combined with curated objects create connections between the ethereal and the corporeal. The individual is encouraged to view these physical elements as the essence or embodiment of these beings. The objects are assigned sacred meaning through the touch of those who interact with them. This simple ritual reflects how the belief in the divine resides within the individual and is carried across time and cultural boundaries. Luminary creates a setting inspired by sacred spaces to facilitate conversations between past histories and current experience. These tangible works are inspired by traditional art making processes such as ceramics and metalsmithing that span across several dynasties. In this way the individual techniques speak to ancient ideas and foundations that supplement the work as a whole. The history of why and what humans create is directly inspired by belief systems and the intrinsic desire to understand the world around them. Luminary attempts to explore this duality to compose a unified body between heaven and earth.
Start Date
15-4-2023 12:00 PM
luminary
Luminary is an immersive installation centered around a collection of paintings, jewelry, and ceramics that embody divine intervention. In many ways gods becomeinvolved in human lives as they provide a sense of personal significance. This creates an exchange of reverence between those on earth and the sanctuary of theheavens. The term luminary describes a natural light-giving body but can also represent someone who inspires and influences others. The focus of the painted works is to illustrate protective spirits and those who accept their guidance. These paintings echo the celestial qualities of Chinese mythology, as well as its rich history from which these customs are derived. The mixed media depictions combined with curated objects create connections between the ethereal and the corporeal. The individual is encouraged to view these physical elements as the essence or embodiment of these beings. The objects are assigned sacred meaning through the touch of those who interact with them. This simple ritual reflects how the belief in the divine resides within the individual and is carried across time and cultural boundaries. Luminary creates a setting inspired by sacred spaces to facilitate conversations between past histories and current experience. These tangible works are inspired by traditional art making processes such as ceramics and metalsmithing that span across several dynasties. In this way the individual techniques speak to ancient ideas and foundations that supplement the work as a whole. The history of why and what humans create is directly inspired by belief systems and the intrinsic desire to understand the world around them. Luminary attempts to explore this duality to compose a unified body between heaven and earth.
