Date of Award
5-7-2016
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Department
Art and Design
First Advisor
Ruth Stanford
Second Advisor
Dr. John Decker
Third Advisor
Jess Jones
Abstract
Dysfunctional examines the relationships and experiences that contribute to my art. I grew up in an unsafe environment, with dysfunctional people. This work serves as a peek inside some of those emotions and explores issues of codependence and abusive family systems that suffer but endure. There is no victim in this story only a strong survivor who wants to cultivate awareness through her work. I have revisited this subject as a way to overcome shame. By being vulnerable and sharing my experiences I am able to heal.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.57709/8514345
Recommended Citation
Thompson, Gina R., "Dysfunctional." Thesis, Georgia State University, 2016.
doi: https://doi.org/10.57709/8514345