Date of Award

7-2026

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Media Arts

Department

Art

First Advisor

Peter Cotroneo

Second Advisor

Lacey Minor

Abstract

This thesis project is about the connection between female community (sisterhood) and art-making practices. This connection is explored through qualitative research, including research in art history, feminism, community interviews, and personal experience. The connection between sisterhood and art-making is expressed through the construction and development, as well as the visual elements, in the final project. Communication and collaboration with women in my community about the artwork and our connections as women shaped how the work would be constructed, as well as the imagery and colors used in the final piece.

Research Highlights

  • The Problem: The researcher addresses how female community and sisterhood connect to and influence women's art-making practices.

  • The Method: The researcher conducted qualitative research using art history, feminist literature, personal experience, interviews, and a survey of 25 female-identifying participants.

  • Quantitative Finding: Out of 25 survey respondents, 100% defined sisterhood as a bond or community; 56% defined it through communication and shared connections; 96% reported finding sisterhood among friends.

  • Qualitative Finding: Female communities influence art through communication and shared experiences; artistic visual elements and color choices reflect collective feedback; art functions as a tool for public engagement, warning, and support among women.

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