I died as a mineral
department or school: Creative and Critical Studies, Faculty of (Okanagan)
data provider: DSpace
degree campus: UBCO
creator: Khan, Heraa
issued: 2023-08-31T17:18:46Z
issued: 2023
related degree: Master of Fine Arts - MFA
degree grantor: University of British Columbia
description: I Died as a Mineral is an exhibition and a written thesis that explores the connection between humans and the natural environment. It presents a series of paintings and a digital animation. The thesis begins as a cross-cultural investigation of the environmental calamities during my journey from Lahore, Pakistan, to Kelowna, Canada. The experience of living through smog, pollution and floods in Lahore parallel the similar consequences faced in the Okanagan Valley. These experiences prompt an exploration into these natural calamities as a result of our disconnection with nature. The study delves into cross-cultural concepts of interconnection and interdependence, acknowledging and honouring the traditional, ancestral, and unceded tmxʷúlaʔxʷ (land) of the Syilx Okanagan people who have inhabited this region since time immemorial. This acknowledgement provides a foundation for creative production, highlighting the interconnectedness of our world. The painting methodology used in this creative research fosters a profound connection with natural forms and the natural environment through creative transformation. Natural materials are used to craft art materials like paper, paintbrushes and paints. Incorporating handmade paints created from Indigenous knowledge of pigments and paint-making becomes an integral aspect of the artistic process. The painting process combines different painting styles, controlled and meticulous rendering with spontaneous gestures and various textures. The boundaries of traditional painting expand as the artwork transcends the confines of paper into the digital realm. The creative journey opens doors to a deeper understanding, sensitivity, and a profound connection with the natural environment. It serves as a testament to the intrinsic interconnectedness of all living things, highlighting the importance of our responsibility in nurturing and preserving our planet.
aggregated CHO: https://circle.library.ubc.ca/rest/handle/2429/85724
note: I Died as a MineralbyHeraa KhanB.F.A., The National College of Arts Lahore, 2012A THESIS SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OFTHE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OFMASTER OF FINE ARTSinTHE COLLEGE OF GRADUATE STUDIES(Visual Arts)THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA(Okanagan)August 2023© Heraa Khan, 2023iiThe following individuals certify that they have read, and recommend to the College of GraduateStudies for acceptance, the thesis entitled:I Died as a Mineralsubmitted by Heraa Khan in partial fulfilment of the requirements forthe degree of Master of Fine Artsin Visual ArtsExamining Committee:Dr. Aleksandra Dulic, Faculty of Creative Studies, Media Studies, Visual ArtsSupervisorBriar Craig, Faculty of Creative Studies, Visual ArtsSupervisory Committee MemberTania Willard, Faculty of Creative Studies, Visual ArtsSupervisory Committee MemberiiiAbstractI Died as a Mineral is an exhibition and a written thesis that explores the connection betweenhumans and the natural environment. It presents a series of paintings and a digital animation. Thethesis begins as a cross-cultural investigation of the environmental calamities during my journeyfrom Lahore, Pakistan, to Kelowna, Canada. The experience of living through smog, pollutionand floods in Lahore parallel the similar consequences faced in the Okanagan Valley. Theseexperiences prompt an exploration into these natural calamities as a result of our disconnectionwith nature. The study delves into cross-cultural concepts of interconnection andinterdependence, acknowledging and honouring the traditional, ancestral, and uncededtmxʷúlaʔxʷ (land) of the Syilx Okanagan people who have inhabited this region since timeimmemorial. This acknowledgement provides a foundation for creative production, highlightingthe interconnectedness of our world. The painting methodology used in this creative researchfosters a profound connection with natural forms and the natural environment through creativetransformation. Natural materials are used to craf…
has type: Thesis/Dissertation
date issued: 2023-09
is shown at: 10.14288/1.0435705
language: eng
degree discipline: Visual Arts
provider: Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
publisher: University of British Columbia
rights: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International
rights URI: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
scholar level: Graduate
contributor: Dulic, Aleksandra
type: Text
identifier URI: http://hdl.handle.net/2429/85724