Embodiment in figure painting and performing arts
Jokitalo, Veera (2024)
2024
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2024052917912
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This thesis topic is the embodiment of experiences in contemporary art, focusing on the mediums of figure painting and performing arts. Using Maurice Merleau-Ponty's embodiment theory as a theoretical framework, and analyzing the works of artists Jenny Saville, Ana Teresa Fernandez, Marina Abramovic, and Stelarc, the research investigates how the human body serves as a means for expression and the nuanced ways artists convey embodied experiences.
The comparative analysis focuses on the distinct yet interconnected approaches of figure painting and performing arts in portraying the body and its relationship to space, perception, and experience. From Saville's exploration of bodily forms to Abramovic's immersive performances, the artists offer a unique perspective on the complexities of embodiment.
The research documents Veera Jokitalo’s personal project, an oil painting titled "Muilla Mailla / Interwoven Perspectives," which experiments with portraying the human figure within an abstract landscape on multiple, merged canvases. Through this project, she explores the interplay between body, environment, and artistic expression, reflecting on the influence of embodiment theory on my creative process.
Overall, this research contributes to an interpretation of how contemporary artists engage with embodied experiences, inviting viewers to contemplate the complex relationship between the body, perception, and artistic representation in the context of embodiment theory.
The comparative analysis focuses on the distinct yet interconnected approaches of figure painting and performing arts in portraying the body and its relationship to space, perception, and experience. From Saville's exploration of bodily forms to Abramovic's immersive performances, the artists offer a unique perspective on the complexities of embodiment.
The research documents Veera Jokitalo’s personal project, an oil painting titled "Muilla Mailla / Interwoven Perspectives," which experiments with portraying the human figure within an abstract landscape on multiple, merged canvases. Through this project, she explores the interplay between body, environment, and artistic expression, reflecting on the influence of embodiment theory on my creative process.
Overall, this research contributes to an interpretation of how contemporary artists engage with embodied experiences, inviting viewers to contemplate the complex relationship between the body, perception, and artistic representation in the context of embodiment theory.