Memory Box: Constructing and Exploring Narrative Identity through the Lens of Art and Psychology Open Access

Katsamakis, Zoe (Spring 2018)

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Studying both Psychology and Visual Arts, I focused on an overlap of the fields by exploring narrative identity development through art. Using three walls, my gallery space serves as a memory box of autobiographical memories depicted as paintings, drawings, and objects. The subject of my work is divided into four groups of autobiographical memories, which I have defined as memory webs. Constructing narrative identity is both an individual and socio-cultural process. Through creating and exhibiting my work, I have further incorporated these memories into my identity. In addition, the viewers use their own experiences to make meaning from my art in order to reflect on their own identities.

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Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………...1

Artists as Inspiration …………………………………………………………………………… 3

Psychological Ties ……………………………………………………………………………... 5

The Artwork …………………………………………………………………………………….9

Reflections ………………………………………………………………………………………13

Bibliography …………………………………………………………………………………….14

Non-Printed References ……………………………………………………………………….  16 

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Grandma's House + Childhood Memory Webs (Left wall + corner) 2018-04-08 23:10:43 -0400
Childhood + Mohonk Memory Webs (Middle wall) 2018-04-08 23:10:45 -0400
Mohonk + Camp Memory Webs (Right wall + corner) 2018-04-08 23:10:48 -0400
Memory Box (Whole box) 2018-04-08 23:10:52 -0400