Christensen, Scott Ervin, authorDietemann, David L., advisorYust, Dave, 1939-, committee member2007-01-032007-01-031986http://hdl.handle.net/10217/86808My paintings are primarily personal, and they retain significant privacy. In turn, the paintings evoke mystery -- a visual riddle with clues represented by compositional imagery. This-mystery is directly related to basic human experience, and it is my intention that it be symbolic, metaphorical, and metaphysical in content. A meaningful experience is offered through my paintings relative to the viewer's desire to explore these intriguing manifestations.masters thesesengCopyright 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.Metaphysical school (Art movement)Painting, American -- 20th centuryText