- Title
- Where the fences guide you and the gates introduce you
- Creator
- Peacock, Melissa
- Date
- 2003
- Type
- Text; Thesis; PhD
- Identifier
- http://researchonline.federation.edu.au/vital/access/HandleResolver/1959.17/57397
- Identifier
- vital:4149
- Abstract
- The project undertaken entails an investigation of a metaphorical approach to the interpretation of 'comfort zones'. 'Agricultural Design' in the Southern Wimmera District of Victoria is the model that this investigation will be centered on. Carmel-Lorlea Merino Stud Farm, the place where I was raised, is what I consider might be the core of m y personal 'comfort zone'. The landscape is surrounded with agricultural architecture and mechanical objects, plus natural or man-made geographies, which when seen collectively and collaboratively, I trunk, creates a visual form of repetition. Also, I see farmers claiming and building gates to gain entry to what I believe will become or are their 'comfort zones'. From my own personal experiences, we tend to only repeat what we are comfortable with. As a result, there perhaps lies a metaphorical connection (for me ) between agriculture and the 'comfort zone'. The methodologies which I have used in order to attempt to establish where my comfort zone lies, have been: • To research the history of the land of the Southern Wimmera District, notably three towns - Landsborough, Navarre and Landsborough West. Each of these towns and their placement within the Southern Wimmer a District of Victoria forming an area that I believe ma y be the boundaries of m y 'comfort zone'. By discussing the history of the land in and around these towns , 1 intend to present a connecting overview between the developments of the land as well as the developments of the way which it has been utilized over time. In doing this , I am anticipating to conclude that from my personal interest and experience, the regions history has enabled m e to establish the deep connection that I have with the land and the stories that have derived from it. • To investigate this by studying not only the history and the boundaries of what I think is my 'comfort zone', but also forms of transportation and travelling between, in and around the boundaries. Travelling is a pertinent component to the 'comfort zone'; providing accessible opportunities to get in and out of the zone on a immediate basis (than on foot). I plan to share the experiences of travelling as (at times) metaphorical examples of entering and exiting the 'comfort zone', which will furthermore conclude that modes of transport are comfort zones in themselves and have carried m e through the boundaries of my comfort zone. • To develop visual concepts based upon the architecture, objects and landscape from the area under investigation. In doing so, I intend to display an Abstract Expressionist presentation of the connection between myself and what I have described as my personal 'comfort zone'. This will result in an exhibition that depicts not only the connection but also a visual understanding of the history, architecture, objects and landscape of the zone. • To present artists that have inspired and influenced m e as an artist throughout my research, discussing ho w I personally relate to their thoughts, opinions and approaches. I hope to conclude that m y personal understanding of each individual artists has been broadened and debated with conviction. • To use visual art media to create 2D and 3D artworks to interpret and represent my 'comfort zones' and their connections with the physical location under investigation.; Master of Arts (Visual Arts)
- Publisher
- Arts Academy, University of Ballarat Ballarat, Vic. :
- Rights
- Open Access
- Rights
- This metadata is freely available under a CCO license
- Subject
- Art, Modern; Farm life in art
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