COLLECTION NAME:
Graduate Thesis Collection
Record
Title:
A Plastic Ocean
Creator:
Seo, Mia
Subject:
Thesis (M.F.A.) -- Jewelry
Subject:
Savannah College of Art and Design -- Department of Jewelry
Rights:
Copyright is retained by the authors or artists of items in this collection, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.
Abstract:
“The current state of plastic consumption is in overload, hence the option to keep trash in an environmentally correct way is impossible. In our fast-paced consumer environment, people can easily replace their necessities when no longer needed. As a result, more than 10 million tons of plastic is dumped into our oceans every year. Sustainable practice is no longer optional for society. This thesis collection shows my childhood memories of the beauty and purity of sea creatures, and the effect pollution has had on them. My usage of shells and pearls represents the emotional connection between memory and current life. My exploration of jewelry as personal medium provides viewers with a door to contemplate the various problems with plastic. Throughout the studio practice, I sincerely bring my affection of the ocean and my need to protect it into my work by using materials which have relationships to various bodies of water. This reflects on my beautiful memories of childhood in Tongyeong.” –Abstract
Keywords: memory, experience, identity, plastic, recycle, sea creatures, hometown.
Keywords: memory, experience, identity, plastic, recycle, sea creatures, hometown.
Publisher:
Savannah, Georgia : Savannah College of Art and Design
Date:
2022-06
Format:
1 online resource: 1 PDF (Thesis, 27 pages, color illustrations)