https://library.missouri.edu/exhibits/files/original/e29dcad4de1922c1827fce32c9aac2a2.jpg a3ae27e05d81b594bc41b970e6bca540 https://library.missouri.edu/exhibits/files/original/be0088428d9d46509f5117f58339b7fe.jpg 4733ab54d4b8bd0d17db11bd2507b712 https://library.missouri.edu/exhibits/files/original/b5f0d5bfd970a1c2abfe8b6a01cc5062.jpg a6f319beccdc770f868939c6d43fdd1f https://library.missouri.edu/exhibits/files/original/dbf967dcd63333e772a4fb43e5d25eac.jpg fd30c0b5bef5bb53c992bf4856906235 https://library.missouri.edu/exhibits/files/original/c67fa916ba04f0dbd513558bde4d3724.mp4 f75a3e8a80eae54e5c4a0a3f2d0d4185 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource I’ve Discovered That it’s Mostly About Me Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jewell, Madolyn Abstract A summary of the resource. My artwork navigates the complex terrain of human connection and our capacity for both compassion and resentment towards those who cause us pain. I explore the nuances of these complex relationships through my depictions of archival familial photographs. My painting joins this conversation about family, exploring the absurdity and beauty of human behavior in close relationships. I extend empathy towards those close to me, as well as those who have hurt me. In a portrait, I study a person’s face, enter their mind, and embody their suffering. In this way, my art becomes a mirror for myself as I process my own emotions through understanding other’s pain. “I’ve Discovered That it’s Mostly About Me” demonstrates what a person’s modern day camera roll may look like, showing a variety of intimate moments with the self and others in each square. The painting invites the viewer to gaze at someone else’s life, despite a camera roll being a personal and guarded possession. The squares within the painting consist of varying emotional states and landscapes. This way of thinking reveals how multifaceted a person can be-blurring the lines of what makes a person ‘good’ or ‘bad’. These ambiguous expressions and diverse color palette encapsulate the intricate nature of a person shaped by their experiences, while showing the vulnerability encapsulated within one’s personal photographs. Date Submitted Date of submission of the resource. Examples of resources to which a Date Submitted may be relevant are a thesis (submitted to a university department) or an article (submitted to a journal). 2024 2024