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Kelee Hamilton: capstone
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2014) Hamilton, Kelee, artist
The artist's statement: My interests lie in the vastness of nature/sublime as represented in modern science and the awe-inspiring complexity and scale in technology. Planetary scientists often reference the need to study the cosmos in order to better understand ourselves. I have attempted to manipulate my materials to replicate scientific mysteries and facts found in outer space. After all, what I find most compelling about outer space is the mystery itself. I focus on scales large and small based on nature as the most sublime object, capable of generating the strongest sensations in its beholders. I want to share a sense of awe and wonder that I feel when looking at or researching our universe. I want to share a sense of awe-inspiring and grandiose. The portion of nature that I am most interested in is outer space. Astronomical science has always been a strong motif in my work because of our connections to the universe. As put by Carl Sagan, "Science is not only compatible with spirituality; it is a profound source of spirituality."