Abstract

This project investigates the therapeutic potential of picture books in addressing grief, focusing on a narrative about a woman navigating the aftermath of her husband's death. It integrates traditional artistic techniques with modern digital tools to explore loss's emotional and psychological impacts. The use of dark tones accented with bright colors such as pink, orange, and green symbolizes the transition from sorrow to hope and healing. Key symbols like labyrinths and cameras deepen thematic resonance, with labyrinths depicting the protagonist's confusion and cameras representing fixed memories of the past. This approach highlights the dualities of memory and progress, illustrating the psychological journey from grief to acceptance. The project's outcomes reveal the importance of artistic expression in emotional therapy and the potential for art to facilitate personal and collective healing processes. The integration of traditional and modern techniques enriches the narrative, making the art form a bridge between the artist's inner world and the audience's perception, thus providing insights into the transformative power of art in dealing with complex human emotions. This study contributes to art therapy and psychological resilience, offering a new perspective on using art to navigate life's challenges.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Picture books; Grief in art; Color in art; Labyrinths in art; Cameras in art

Publication Date

4-29-2024

Document Type

Thesis

Student Type

Graduate

Degree Name

Visual Communication Design (MFA)

Department, Program, or Center

Design, School of

College

College of Art and Design

Advisor

Mike Strobert

Advisor/Committee Member

Adam Smith

Campus

RIT – Main Campus

Plan Codes

VISCOM-MFA

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