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When debris is discarded, it becomes integrated into the geologic processes and identity. We all leave objects behind after consumption. A statement in history lingers, told by our physical traces and material remains. These components reveal a collective, as well as personal identity, whose epilogue is translated through our environment. (Ware)withal is an exploration of these concepts in metal, examining roles of preciousness historically and contemporarily, in interactive, wearable and functional formats. Each piece is designed to reflect the consumerist relationship we maintain with the natural environment. I utilize traditional and contemporary metalsmithing techniques in my work, as well as weaving/textile techniques, digital fabrication, and leather forming. Found, mass-produced, and handmade elements merge to adorn one another through application and imitation. At times, the scale or function of these objects impairs the user to convey the conceptual, dysfunctional heaviness of waste accumulation. Constructing these wearable and functional objects of consumption allows me as a maker to explore these areas of personal anxiety and to share my observations.
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- Publication Date:2021
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- Degree:M.F.A.
- University:Kent State University
- Advisor/Supervisor:Kuebeck, Andrew
- Pages:37
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- Language:eng
- Publication Date:2021
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- proquest:2572252471
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