Multiculturalism: The Search of Home Through Roots and Tentacles

Authors

Daniela Ferreira, Brigham Young University
Brian Christensen, Brigham Young University

Keywords

multiculturalism, marine creatures, Audubon Park, Monterey Bay, painting, ceramic

College

Fine Arts and Communications

Department

Art

Abstract

When this project was conceived, my idea was to exhibit how juxtaposition of marine creatures and perennial plants would help further the discussion of multiculturalism and the idea of home. The project consisted of traveling to the Audubon Park in New Orleans to observe century old oaks known for their majestic roots, extensive size and elongated branches. Following this, I would travel to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, in California, to focus on their cephalopods in the Tentacles exhibition. In better understanding these forms I would draw from nature to better explain multiculturalism via paintings and/or ceramic works.

Recommended Citation

Ferreira, Daniela and Christensen, Brian (2019) "Multiculturalism: The Search of Home Through Roots and Tentacles," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2019: Iss. 2019, Article 61.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2019/iss2019/61