Blind/Blend, 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
- Severance, Brittany Elizabeth (Person)
Conditions Governing Use
The thesis is restricted due to FERPA, permission from the author is required before you can view the thesis.
Extent
41 pages (41 pages)
25 digital files (25 digital files)
Language of Materials
From the record group: English
From the record group: Chinese
From the record group: Spanish; Castilian
Overview
"'Blind/Blend' is a multimedia installation that explores perceptual awareness and alternate ways of seeing the world due to the artist's own visual impairment. Through original stereo cards with swapped left and right channels, layered portraits on silk at different stages of clarity, and soft and shallow focused videos, she invites the audience to engage in active forms of looking. As the spectator navigates this installation through a near-sighted perspective, the artist asks one question of the viewer; is it important to recognize the identity of the represented image or can we accept it as something unique and beautiful on its own? " -- Abstract
Physical Location
RG 010.01C Visual & Media Arts
Physical Description
41 pages + 25 digital files
General
Media Component ID: TH-DIG007
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