Saskia Becker: capstone
dc.contributor.author | Becker, Saskia, artist | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2019-04-16T20:49:25Z | |
dc.date.available | 2019-04-16T20:49:25Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2019 | |
dc.description | Colorado State University Art and Art History Department capstone project. | |
dc.description | Capstone contains the artist's statement, a list of works, and images of works. | |
dc.description.abstract | The artist's statement: Through the medium of painting, I am exploring the subconscious and the phenomenon of dreaming. As an artist, I am intrigued by the endless labyrinths in the universe and my mind. My dreams will often inform and inspire my work; I like to think of them as divine gifts from the Universe. In a sense, creating art has become an act of gratitude. As I dig deep into these spaces that seem to hold no logic, I have discovered dreams are inextricably paired with the subconscious. According to the late Swiss psychologist, Carl Jung, dreams are thought to be the vehicle of communication from the subconscious to the conscious mind. Archetypal symbols are used by the subconscious as a way of expressing universally understood ideas or feelings in all human dreams. In my practice I am continually questioning the symbols and narratives that enter my dreams to better understand what my subconscious and spiritual mind is expressing. I start many mornings reaching over to grab my journal and scribble down what I remember from the night before they slip away into the abyss. Some aspects of my dreams stand out vividly, whether that be a person, object, or a place . . . they make an impression. I make note of these symbols and then construct my paintings around them. In this way, my paintings are a method of deeply understanding, honoring, and appreciating the remarkable presence of my dreams. My dream paintings are catered to my life, yet their messages often transcend individuality, speaking to the human collective consciousness. By tapping into these possibilities, I have discovered that when I visually manifest my dreams, I am participating and replying in a universal dialogue that is overwhelmingly mystifying and magical. | en_US |
dc.format.medium | born digital | |
dc.format.medium | Student works | |
dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/10217/194538 | |
dc.language | English | en_US |
dc.language.iso | eng | en_US |
dc.publisher | Colorado State University. Libraries | en_US |
dc.relation.ispartof | Drawing | |
dc.rights | Copyright and other restrictions may apply. User is responsible for compliance with all applicable laws. For information about copyright law, please see https://libguides.colostate.edu/copyright. | |
dc.subject | drawing | |
dc.title | Saskia Becker: capstone | en_US |
dc.type | Image | |
dcterms.rights.dpla | This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights (https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/). You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). | |
thesis.degree.discipline | Art and Art History | |
thesis.degree.grantor | Colorado State University | |
thesis.degree.level | Undergraduate | |
thesis.degree.name | Capstone |
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