A Petite Histoire as a Reprieve from Occasional Dysregulation

Fihe, Amy Jeanne

Savannah, Georgia: Savannah College of Art and Design (eLearning)

2019-05

Thesis (M.F.A.) -- Painting

Savannah College of Art and Design -- Department of Painting

Bibliography: pages 42-44

"The petite histoire is a representation of a genre of visual and written expression focused on the particular, on descriptive moments, anecdotes, essences of life as it is lived. My walk through a short narrative from the memorabilia left behind by my grandmother proves to be a thought-provoking experience worth sharing in a new capacity. This series of meditative and self-regulating behavioral projects help me to manage secondary post-traumatic stress suffered as a public servant in our American schools. Unexpected violence and emotional trauma transfer a heavy emotional weight for many who work for those they serve. Understanding and finding patterns for mitigating stress has a potential for common good to be shared throughout our communities."

Keywords: influence, line, engagement, thread, reinvent, damage

CHAIR: Knudsen, Stephen

Williams, Christopher

Platacis, Vanessa

English

Painting

Text

PDF : 53 pages, illustrations (some color)

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