The Self-inflicted Identity of Cat Taylor: Self-identity as it is Reflected in Self-portraits

Taylor, Brian

Savannah, Ga. : Savannah College of Art and Design

2010-11

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

Savannah College of Art and Design -- Department of Painting

Includes bibliographical references (p.16).

Exploration of the self-consciousness has been a part of the human being’s quest to define oneself as a higher life form. In art, the quest continues through the process of self-portraiture. Self-identity as it is reflected in self-portraits can be categorized three different ways. Autobiography, character replacement and artist as career are definitive categories in which artists have explored their own psyche to further understand their own placement.

In my research, I have found that my self-portrait work can also be placed into the corresponding categories. Each category has become relevant to the creation of my self-portrait work and in turns my definition of self. I am determined to distinguish these categories as they relate to my personal choices in my self-portraits and their significance in artist self-portraits from the past.

CHAIR: Eltringham, Gregory

TOPIC CONSULTANT: Carson, Denise

EDITOR: Betz, Margaret

English

Painting

Text, Image

PDF : 30 p. : ill, DOC, JPG

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