Abstract
Notes on the Existence of Illusive Critters is a collection of creatures that blend into contemporary urban life, framed as a set of notes produced by a young woman seeking acceptance into the local naturalist society. This project is comprised of notes and drawings from a nature journal presenting these fantasy creatures as real, and is rooted in bestiaries, folklore, creature design, and the concept of secondary worlds. Fantasy is at the core of this project, wrapped inside mock naturalism.
Degree
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Illustration & Visual Culture
Author's Department
Graduate School of Art
Document Type
Thesis
Date of Award
5-15-2021
Language
English (en)
Recommended Citation
Kurth, Leah, "Fantastical Creatures: Folklore, Fact, and Fantasy" (2021). Graduate School of Art Theses. ETD 160.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.7936/rx64-zr34