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Pattern: Science, Spirit, and Earth's Poetic Force
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Author (aut): Thaw, Carly
Thesis advisor (ths): Abbott, Amory
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Pattern in nature takes many forms. Ecological systems overlap and create a web of interconnected organisms that blanket the Earth. Migration patterns intersect to connect geographically distant ecosystems. Mathematically predictable patterns determine physical structure of the geological forces that influence deep planetary rhythms. Chaotic, energetic patterns describe the behavior of the weather and the stars. Biochemical patterns influence the unique structure and aesthetic beauty of each organism we share this dynamic planet with — even humans.
This thesis is an exploration of these patterns of movement, structure, growth, and time in relation to my own human experience. It is also a real-time development of a drawing technique of meticulous pattern and color building to communicate both literal and metaphorical interpretations of interacting with ecological patterns. This document supports the work that has resulted from the iterative investigation of three species of birds — the American white pelican, turkey vulture, and European starling — and the patterns that make up both their bodies and ecological stories. |
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50 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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Pattern
Ecology
Birds
Drawing
Colour
Earth
Energy
Science
Time
Layering
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Pattern_Final_CarlyThawMFALR2025_Carly Thaw.pdf
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