Cuteness and Curanderismo

Authors

Mylan T. Nguyen, Southern Methodist UniversityFollow

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

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

Recommended Citation

Nguyen, Mylan T., "Cuteness and Curanderismo" (2022). Art Theses and Dissertations. 20.
https://scholar.smu.edu/art_etds/20