Abstract

The following thesis contains the background and inspiration for my thesis paintings. I will be explaining how my works reflect my identity and culture and the background of my artistic history, which include Korean calligraphy. I also go into how the paintings of Jackson Pollock, Hans Hofmann and Sam Gilliam have influenced my own paintings. I will explain the artistic and technical process of my paintings in detail and show how each processes affected my work.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Painting, Abstract--Themes, motives; Painting, Abstract--Technique; Korean Americans--Ethnic identity--Pictorial works

Publication Date

7-3-2015

Document Type

Thesis

Student Type

Graduate

Degree Name

Fine Arts Studio (MFA)

Department, Program, or Center

School of Art (CIAS)

Advisor

Luvon Sheppard

Advisor/Committee Member

Alan Singer

Advisor/Committee Member

Bob Heischman

Comments

Physical copy available from RIT's Wallace Library at ND196.A2 P37 2015

Campus

RIT – Main Campus

Plan Codes

FNAS-MFA

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