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Embracing Motherhood: No Little Thing
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Author (aut): Chen, Qianxuan
Thesis advisor (ths): Day Fraser, Hélène
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This Thesis project investigates the complexities of maternity experiences and the progression toward embracing motherhood. A series of artistic prepositional objects have been created as a means to express and reflect on the diverse lived experiences that encompass the act of giving birth. Incorporating a diverse range of materials (textiles, ceramics, glass) and techniques, this material practice work has been created in conjunction with design approaches such as speculative design, critical design, sensory design, and participatory design. Also a curatorial effort seeking to provide a site for reflection on the emotional, physical, and social complexities of childbirth and motherhood in a gallery setting, the project invites people to use their senses (sight, touch, smell, sound) to engage with the objects on display. Importantly, the endeavour aims to facilitate a shift away from the usual role taken on by audiences visiting exhibitions from passive toward active engagement. The intent is to create a means to open up reflection and conversation on maternal identity and potentially building emotional connections to the topic of motherhood. |
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101 pages
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This thesis is available to view and copy for research and educational purposes only, provided that it is not altered in any way and is properly acknowledged, including citing the author(s), title and full bibliographic details
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Material practice
Maternity
Motherhood
Sensory
Speculative
Embodiment
Embodied
Participatory
Gender
Women
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