Nature vs. nurture

Identifier

etd-05312008-103652

Author

Renee' Noel Smith, Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical CollegeFollow

Degree

Master of Fine Arts (MFA)

Department

Art

Document Type

Thesis

Abstract

My work utilizes the metaphor of the family garden gone wild to represent growing up in a difficult family environment. The plants struggle in an environment that turns the typical, quiet backyard garden into a chaotic jungle. This body of work illustrates a variety of printmaking techniques such as mezzotint, silkscreen, drawing, and etching. The vibration and saturation of intense colors create imaginary plants that are highly illusionistic. The troubled environment is represented by the nocturnal background.

Date

2008

Document Availability at the Time of Submission

Release the entire work immediately for access worldwide.

Recommended Citation

Smith, Renee' Noel, "Nature vs. nurture" (2008). LSU Master's Theses. 3868.
https://repository.lsu.edu/gradschool_theses/3868

Committee Chair

Leslie Koptcho

DOI

10.31390/gradschool_theses.3868