My Work, 1970-1971

Author

Earl William Shira III., Fort Hays Kansas State College

Department

Art

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Abstract

As an artist, my work has been my research, and, as with the majority of artists, my specific viewpoints are best substantiated by said projects. My work can best be catagorized as falling into two general areas; that of social commentary and personal enjoyment. In retrospect, I feel the area of social commentary has been more beneficial to me as an artist and personality. The area of personal enjoyment has also been beneficial, but more so in the sense of creating a “resting period” for the more complex thinking required during the social commentary period. Thoughts tend to become more organized during retrospective thinking, and I now wonder if the two periods are not dependent upon one another, much as a simple stimuli-response situation. The fact remains, however, that one period necessitated the other, and vice-versa.

Keywords

Sculpture, Wood, Mixed media, Creative ability, Fort Hays State University, Methods, Color photographs, Lighting, Metalworking

Advisor

James (Jim) Hinkhouse

Date of Award

Spring 1971

Document Type

Thesis - campus only access

DOI

10.58809/KGFM7253

Recommended Citation

Shira, Earl William III., "My Work, 1970-1971" (1971). Master's Theses. 1386.
DOI: 10.58809/KGFM7253
Available at: https://scholars.fhsu.edu/theses/1386

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