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The Female Experience of Cancer, Seen Through Art

DiFranco, Maria K
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1461107465

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2016, Master of Fine Arts, Ohio State University, Art.
My current thesis work is an exploration of the contemporary female experience with cancer, interpreted through my artwork, and based in part on my recent cancer surgery. In the fall of my first year as a graduate student, I underwent an unexpected surgery to remove a borderline malignant tumor from my right ovary. As a result, the afflicted ovary, fallopian tube, and omentum were also removed. After my surgery I came to terms with my diagnosis by creating artwork that responded to my experience, exploring my physical and emotional pain, anger, spiritual bargaining, healing, and exploring public art projects through painting, drawing, and photography. In my studio practice I create installations, paintings, and performances informed by my research and personal narrative. My projects are designed to reflect various aspects of emotional healing, including the role of the support system during states of heightened vulnerability and loss of control, and activities that promote emotional healing.
Lisbon Laura (Advisor)
Mercil Michael (Committee Member)
Leventhal Dani (Committee Member)
20 p.
Fine Arts
cancer; art; artist; woman; female; illness; disease; printmaking; female body; body; artist interpretation; sewing; photography; wearable art; participatory art; social practice; audience participation

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  • DiFranco, M. K. (2016). The Female Experience of Cancer, Seen Through Art [Master's thesis, Ohio State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1461107465

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • DiFranco, Maria. The Female Experience of Cancer, Seen Through Art. 2016. Ohio State University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1461107465.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • DiFranco, Maria. "The Female Experience of Cancer, Seen Through Art." Master's thesis, Ohio State University, 2016. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1461107465

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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