Class
Article
College
Caine College of the Arts
Department
Art and Design Department
Faculty Mentor
Susie Tibbitts
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Abstract
“Art will never be able to exist without nature” - Pierre Bonnard Utah’s outdoor escapes are as diverse as they are spectacular. From the Wasatch Mountain Range all the way down to the red rocks of Lake Powell, Utah is filled with nature’s most extraordinary artwork. Inspired by four contrasting environments, the Wasatch Mountain Range, Bonneville Salt Flats, Little Sahara, and Arches National Park, this project seeks to feature abstractions for a sustainable rug collection. Featuring the diversity of these four landscapes, each rug design was conducted thoughtfully through the study of science, understanding of history, and personal involvement. This was accomplished by engaging in field studies within each location, visiting museums, reading personal stories, and examining the distinctive surroundings through photography and memory. Encompassing the importance of protecting our environment to sustain the natural beauty that surrounds us, extensive research was conducted for the collection to consist of renewable, recyclable, and bio-based products. Presentation Time: Thursday, 10-11 a.m.
Location
Logan, UT
Start Date
4-10-2021 12:00 AM
Included in
Utah Majesties: A Sustainable Rug Collection
Logan, UT
“Art will never be able to exist without nature” - Pierre Bonnard Utah’s outdoor escapes are as diverse as they are spectacular. From the Wasatch Mountain Range all the way down to the red rocks of Lake Powell, Utah is filled with nature’s most extraordinary artwork. Inspired by four contrasting environments, the Wasatch Mountain Range, Bonneville Salt Flats, Little Sahara, and Arches National Park, this project seeks to feature abstractions for a sustainable rug collection. Featuring the diversity of these four landscapes, each rug design was conducted thoughtfully through the study of science, understanding of history, and personal involvement. This was accomplished by engaging in field studies within each location, visiting museums, reading personal stories, and examining the distinctive surroundings through photography and memory. Encompassing the importance of protecting our environment to sustain the natural beauty that surrounds us, extensive research was conducted for the collection to consist of renewable, recyclable, and bio-based products. Presentation Time: Thursday, 10-11 a.m.