The Great Big Infinity, 2020
Scope and Content Note
The series contains Master's theses from 1943 to present. The theses consist of either a production book and a media component or solely a production book. The production books were originally submitted as physical bound copies, but were later submitted digitally. The physical production books are stored offsite and the digital production books are stored in the College's preservation repository.
The media components consist of U-matic tapes, VHS tapes, CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays and changed to digital submissions in 2020. There are also a handful of audiocassette tapes and one USB. The media components are stored onsite at the Archives.
Dates
- 2020
Creator
- Pipp, Jennifer Lee (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
System requirements: Windows Media Player, QuickTime, or RealPlayer.
Conditions Governing Use
The thesis is restricted due to FERPA, permission from the author is required before you can view the thesis.
Extent
68 pages (68 pages)
1 digital file (1 digital video (25 minutes) : sound, color)
Language of Materials
From the record group: English
From the record group: Chinese
From the record group: Spanish; Castilian
Overview
"The Great Big Infinity is an exploration of the ceremonial potential of media. The central concept is inspired by a fusing of ceremonial processes including the despacho ceremony, a layered healing bundle, archetypal mesa work, and fire ceremonies. The Ceremonial livestreams create a visual language where time is echoed and expanded. In this way it looks the way ceremonies can feel where time is looped and expanded. The advantages of online ceremonies are that people can join from multiple locations and times. It is beneficial to highly sensitive people because there are fewer barriers to the ceremonial experience. These ceremonies are a blend of written and experiential education and entertainment. The installation is an opportunity to create a meeting point for live feedback. It is akin to a sacred site where people intermittently gather to exchange ideas. This physical and visual entry point is intended to be inviting and intriguing." -- Abstract
Physical Location
RG 010.01C Visual & Media Arts
Physical Description
68 pages + 1 digital video (25 minutes) : sound, color
Repository Details
Part of the Emerson College Archives and Special Collections Repository
Walker Building, Room 223
120 Boylston Street
Boston Massachusetts 02116 United States
(617) 824-8301
archives@emerson.edu