a crocodile passed by today, I said hello, he said hello, that annoyed me

Author

Mayra A. Villegas, Claremont Graduate UniversityFollow

Date of Award

Spring 5-14-2016

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Fine Arts (MFA)

Department

Art

First Advisor

David Amico

Second Advisor

Michael Reafsnyder

Third Advisor

Carmine Iannaccone

Rights Information

© 2016 Mayra A. Villegas

Abstract

The creatures in my paintings are vastly invested in catering to my sensibilities. Emotional cowardice, impulsive politeness: through them, I am relieved of those personal culprits. They lend ropes, take blame, spit in eyes, and color my streams of consciousness. Furthermore, they manifest personal and social arrays of vexing scenarios. Suffocating hierarchies, the monotony of existence, my paintings aim to offer respite from such malaise.

Ultimately, my paintings are resolving, absolving even, personal and societal grievances.

Link To Artist's Gallery

scholarship.claremont.edu/mvillegas_mfate/

Recommended Citation

Villegas, Mayra A., "a crocodile passed by today, I said hello, he said hello, that annoyed me" (2016). CGU MFA Theses. 128.
https://scholarship.claremont.edu/cgu_mfatheses/128