Lucas Elliott

Retold

2009 | BFA Thesis Exhibition

Artist Statement

 

"Artists should always think of themselves as cosmic instruments for storytelling." -Ted Lange

When I was first accepted into the B.F.A. program, I honestly had no clue what I wanted my thesis to be about. Then one night, as I was watching 3:IO to Yuma with my girlfriend, a light came on, "why not folktales?" Why not do something that not many people remembered, but enjoyed? With this epiphany Retold came into light.

These tall tales are exaggerations of men and women who were able to do amazing feats, some who were fearless, and some who were just abnormally gigantic. The focus of these stories, however, was not just to shock and awe, but to also inspire. These men and women, some who were fictional and some not, who had the courage to tame this land that was unknown to them. Their tales have been passed down, rewritten and illustrated numerous times by many people, each adding their own spin to the story. In keeping that tradition alive, I have chosen certain stories and reimagined them into works that I hope inspire you. Enjoy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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