Holmes, Jasmine Nicole, authorLehene, Marius, advisorSouza, Caridad, committee memberDineen, Mark, committee memberPlastini, Johnny, committee member2020-06-222020-06-222020https://hdl.handle.net/10217/208483First, the breakdown of hegemony and the creation of "race" must be explored before moving onto the branching facets of commodified colored figures: Entertainment, Labor, Sexuality. Western societies' basic understanding of race is laced with phenotypical notions. The term itself is entwined within every societal construct that exists within the contemporary world. In order to completely discuss my artistic practice and the pieces that have developed throughout my time within this program, we must study these compartments of racial discrimation and overall consumption of the Black form.born digitalmasters 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.eugenicsrace theoryartsocio-politicalrace disparitiesText