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    Artifacts of Experience: A Thesis Exhibition

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    2008-05-02
    Author
    Freiheit, Karla
    Publisher
    University of Kansas
    Format
    34 pages
    Type
    Thesis
    Degree Level
    M.F.A.
    Discipline
    Design
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    Abstract
    Through layered cloth, devoré, bleach discharge, hand and machine embroidery, art textiles create this MFA thesis exhibition entitled Artifacts of Experience by Karla Freiheit. The layers of fabric hide and reveal information such as text, idiosyncratic mark-making, and recurring visual motifs. Cotton, silk, rayon, nylon and polyester are some of the materials that create expressions of the lived experiences of the maker. Sometimes these are emotional responses to daily living; sometimes the expressions function as cognitive therapy that serve to calm and focus the artist's mind. The work is intended to give the audience a break from routine where spaces for memory and mindfulness can be achieved. Viewing these ritual-like textiles allows for moments of empowerment, healing, and meditation. Collaboration with materials, techniques, and the development of relationships with people are inherent to the artistic process. Ultimately, the textiles are a celebration of life and the world around us.
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    http://hdl.handle.net/1808/3979
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