Creator

Antonio Ramirez

Advisor

Donna Goodwin

Advisor

Connie Stewart

Department

Art & Design

Type of Resources

Text

Publisher

University of Northern Colorado

Date Created

8-2020

Date Digitized

2020

Extent

60 pages

Digital Origin

Born digital

Abstract

This study examines artists who pursue labor-intensive art forms. Artisans were specifically chosen due to the laborious nature of their craft, whether it be the time dedicated to or the physical demand required to finish a work of art. Throughout this study I seek to find why they continue to practice their art in the midst of a society where like pieces can be mass produced and sold at bottom dollar. I conduct semiformal interviews with these artists to understand their stories and identify their “why.” This inquiry uncovered five commonalities among the artists: Teacher, Memory, Embodiment, Family, and Challenge. These themes are not just interconnections between the interviewed artists, but may also suggest connections between the crafts and fine art.

Degree type

MA

Degree Name

Master

Rights Statement

Copyright is held by the author.

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