The Flower of Goodness

Abstract

The dissertation on flower of goodness is inspired by the pure love of a mother for her child. The purpose are 1) to study how to convey the beautiful ideals that arise from the pure love that a mother has for her child. And 2) to create visual art that can present the concept of the flower of goodness. Data were collected from field studies and literature reviews. Then analyze the content, form, materials, and techniques using principles and theories combined with imagination. To find artistic possibilities and create the imagination of the work. That can convey concepts. The creative process began with pencil sketches on paper using the forms of three main types of flowers: Daylily flower, Lotus, Jasmine and other flowers, is a complement combined with the use of Chinese characters that comes from ancient poems, nursery rhymes, and words of good wishes that mothers use to express their feelings to their children as the main symbols. The works are determined to have 3 types: 1) 5 pieces of cloth that hang from ceiling panels, spaced apart Overlap them into 3 distances, leaving space between them for people to walk in. 2) Using a circular mosquito net hanging from the ceiling. There is a lotus sculpture inside. A string of jasmine flowers hangs from the top of the mosquito net, connected to the form of a lotus sculpture. 3) Large lotus sculpture. Located at the center of all works. To become a whole and create a unity of all the elements and components of the work. The creative material uses white cloth as the main material, and yarn is embroidered on the fabric. This is how mothers used to make clothes for their children. The results of creativity appear as follows; Flowers are considered a symbol of goodness. It is an object of praise, respect, and love. While various letters come from ancient poetry nursery rhymes, teachings, sayings, communicating the good wishes that a mother has for her child. Convey ideals. The great spirit of a mother to her child.

A combination of 2D flower forms on white fabric, on a circular mosquito net, and 3D lotus sculptures. Chinese character pattern Made from embroidery of white and warm colored yarn on white fabric. It has created the meaning of purity, cleanliness, lofty, light, and cherished. When you walk inside of the work, it creates a perceptual experience and connecting feelings together gently and clearly feel the flowers of goodness in the language of contemporary art. This art work brings another branch of fine arts is an important ancient literature of Chinese culture. Presented in visual art using contemporary art methods using simple materials and techniques. It impacts perception in two ways: 1) Aesthetic value. This dissertation has established the aesthetic value of form. Composition of images through materials, light, shadow and meticulous installation. Convey awareness of the purity, warmth and nurturing love that a mother has for her child. 2) The value of humanity. By presenting content and awareness of the value of motherhood that society has always praised as a good thing.

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