Subject Area

Anthropology, Art

Abstract

Abstract:

In this paper I analyze the trajectory of concepts and explorations in my art practice during my graduate studies from 2019-2022. I examine how an interest in magic, healing and interconnectedness has led me to create illustration, ceramic, and risograph art that interprets the stories and practices I have encountered around Curanderismo, and Nahuales. I examine how these stories are shaped and also celebrate the wealth of healing knowledge they can provide.

Degree Date

Spring 2022

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

M.F.A.

Department

Division of Art

Advisor

Brian Molanphy

Second Advisor

Sarah Nance

Notes

Abstract:

In this paper I analyze the trajectory of concepts and explorations in my art practice during my graduate studies from 2019-2022. I examine how an interest in magic, healing and interconnectedness has led me to create illustration, ceramic, and risograph art that interprets the stories and practices I have encountered around Curanderismo, and Nahuales. I examine how these stories are shaped and also celebrate the wealth of healing knowledge they can provide.

Number of Pages

27

Format

.pdf

Creative Commons License

Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 4.0 License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 4.0 License

Law of Attraction - 2021 - Mixed Media on Wood Panel - 30h x 40w.jpg (2965 kB)
Ama Tiger - 2019 - Glaze on Ceramic - 30h x 13w x 10d.jpg (3296 kB)
Atlas Snail - 2022 - Glaze on Ceramic - 6h x 6w x 6d.jpg (1227 kB)
Delivery Tiger - 2022 - Glaze on Ceramic - 6h x 5w x 4d.jpg (2096 kB)
Gatita Yerbera and the Moth Sisters - 2021 - Mixed Media on Wood Panel - 46h x 33w.jpg (5354 kB)
Tus Lagrimas Son Granizo - 2021 - Mixed Media on Wood Panel - 36h x 32w.jpg (3426 kB)
Just A Soul Who Is Healing - 2021 - Watercolor on Paper - 10h x 8h.jpg (5908 kB)
Medicine Hidden In A Goodbye Kiss - 2021 - Watercolor on Paper - 10h x 8h.jpg (6322 kB)
Mirror Body Nahual - 2019 - Glaze on Ceramic - 10h x 1.5w x 6d.jpg (2871 kB)
Mirror Nahual (Front) - 2019 - Glaze on Ceramic & Dried Cactus Fiber Paddles - 12h x 6w x 5d.jpg (4425 kB)
Talisman for Findig Home - 2019 - Glaze on Ceramic- 4h x 5w x 2d.jpg (2327 kB)
Nahual Alter Tower - 2021 - Installation in Studio - Dimensions Vary.jpg (9533 kB)
Nahual Procession - 2021 - Installation at Terrain Dallas - Dimensions Vary.jpg (11529 kB)
No Mud No Lotus - 2019 - Glaze on Ceramic with Glaze Transfer - 12h x 5.5w x 5.5d.jpg (5432 kB)
Salamander Pond - 2022 - Glaze on Ceramic, Flowers, & Horikawa Incense - 3.5h x 9w x 9d.jpg (3628 kB)
Smokey Cat - 2021 - Pit Fired Ceramic - 8h x 4w x 4d.jpg (14657 kB)
Sapphire Altar Ring - 2019 - Bronze with Sapphire Stone - 1h x 8w x 9d.jpg (1371 kB)
Sneaky Star - 2022 - Ceramic - 4.5h x 3.5w x 0.5d.jpg (3179 kB)
Take Me With You- Installation at SMU - Dimensions Vary.jpg (4454 kB)
Tiger Botanica - Installation at SMU Pollock Gallery - Dimensions Vary.jpg (10409 kB)
Mylan Nguyen - Image List.pdf (79 kB)
Image List

Mylan Nguyen Art Statement.pdf (35 kB)
Art Statement

Mylan CV.pdf (92 kB)
CV

Mylan Nguyen - Digital Pamphlet v2.5.pdf (6702 kB)
Nguyen, Mylan. Electronic Thesis and Dissertation (ETD) Deposit Agreement Form.pdf (554 kB)

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