Abstract
This thesis explores how construction materials can be used in sculpture, pushing artistic boundaries and challenging traditional perceptions. It examines the potential of materials like mortar, PVC, HVAC duct, carpet, and asphalt roofing, aiming to redefine the relationship between labor, materials, and artistic expression. By breaking free from construction norms and engaging with materials in unexpected ways, the study aims to foster a deeper understanding of the value and creative possibilities inherent in the materials of our built environment.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Building materials--Pictorial works; Mixed media sculpture; Cement sculpture; Plastic sculpture; Soft sculpture
Publication Date
2024
Document Type
Thesis
Student Type
Graduate
Degree Name
Fine Arts Studio (MFA)
Department, Program, or Center
Art, School of
College
College of Art and Design
Advisor
Elizabeth Kronfield
Advisor/Committee Member
Christina Leung
Advisor/Committee Member
Jane Shellenbarger
Recommended Citation
Deal, Jenna, "Reconstruct" (2024). Thesis. Rochester Institute of Technology. Accessed from
https://repository.rit.edu/theses/11698
Campus
RIT – Main Campus
Plan Codes
FNAS-MFA
