Date of Award
Spring 5-10-2023
Degree Name
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Visual Art
Degree Type
Thesis
Abstract
In this paper, I propose the concept of “Extracted Entity” as a means of postcolonial and technocolonial analysis through the lens of Othering. Extracted Entity, which is a term I coined in 2019, refers to an entity that has been involuntarily removed from its place of origin and relocated elsewhere, either through force or chance. By tracing the trajectory of Extracted Entity’s migration, I explore the role of art and technology to demonstrate how the concept could be a clue to overcome Othering.
Language
English
Program Chair
Lisa Bulawsky
Thesis Text Advisor
Heather Bennett
Thesis Text Advisor
Monika Weiss
Faculty Mentor
Cheryl Wassenaar
Committee Member
Patricia Olynyk
Committee Member
Lisa Bulawsky
Committee Member
Cheryl Wassenaar
Committee Member
Heather Bennett
Recommended Citation
Seo, Seulki, "Extracted Entities and Their Images as Spectres" (2023). MFA in Visual Art. 17.
https://openscholarship.wustl.edu/mfa_visual_art/17
Artist's Statement
In my body of work, I propose the concept of "Extracted Entity" as a tool for postcolonial analysis. Extracted Entity, which is a term I coined in 2019, refers to an entity that has been involuntarily removed from its place of origin and relocated elsewhere, either through force or happenstance. By tracing the migration trajectory of Extracted Entity, I aim to examine how this concept can combat Othering as well as which role art and technology can play within this context.