Simulations of Input

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Title Simulations of Input
Creator Gregory S. Ragland
Abstract My art is based on my dreams. By viewing my work you are experiencing simulations; and reproductions of my dreams.; My work is in paint, ceramics, and other mixed media. I use whatever media it; takes to re-create the image I saw.; I am an artist who uses signs, symbols and dreams to make decisions and get; ideas. I solve problems through dreams and simulate those dreams as art. When I close; my eyes a world of layered images appears. These images move and exist in odd color; combinations, in a chaotic, yet organized manner. People, faces, and feelings combine; into layered memories, which get translated into the piece of art. I make what I see; when I close my eyes, and dream what I make when they are open.; As a collector of dreams, the images I create are narrative simulations of those; dreams. I create my images the way we build memories. Each new image is based on; prior images. My work denies a beginning or end because of my process. I produce; images quickly and with physicality. I embrace technology and the new.; My intent is to create images that communicate to the viewer a feeling of escape; and hope. I want my images to mingle and touch my viewer's memories and dreams.
Subject MFA Thesis Paper
Date 2003
Semester Summer 2003
Work ID 2003MFA-GregoryRagland
Rights ©Gregory Ragland, 2003. All Rights Reserved.
Type Text
File Name 2003MFA-GregoryRagland
ARK ark:/87278/s6bm9bd4
Setname uu_aah_mfa
ID 1973724
Reference URL https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s6bm9bd4
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