Identifier
etd-05212014-204423
Degree
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Department
Art
Document Type
Thesis
Abstract
Surviving in poverty in an urban environment is hard work. Fear of not having basic needs creates desperation, and not being able to improve upon these conditions can test ones patience and faith in others. The simple routine of daily life can be monumental. Small achievements can be huge moments for some and irrelevant to others. One learns to appreciate and hate what one has. Urban Monuments comes from a struggle to understand what painting is to me and the relationship it has with this idea. Working hard to better ones self or ones situation is a noble cause but it is by no means a guarantee. These urban monuments commemorate the struggle to survive in an unforgiving environment.
Date
2014
Document Availability at the Time of Submission
Release the entire work immediately for access worldwide.
Recommended Citation
Contreras, David V., "Urban monuments" (2014). LSU Master's Theses. 3834.
https://repository.lsu.edu/gradschool_theses/3834
Committee Chair
Kelley, Scott Kelli
DOI
10.31390/gradschool_theses.3834