Date of Award
Spring 5-13-2019
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Department
Art
First Advisor
Lisa Corinne Davis
Second Advisor
Paul Ramirez Jonas
Academic Program Adviser
Carrie Moyer
Abstract
This essay details four major themes in the paintings of Frederick Greis: spiritual experience, nature, pleasure, and humor. These themes are described within the context of the artist's main goal, which is to create an experience of profound unburdening.
Recommended Citation
Greis, Frederick, "The Dream of Being Totally Open" (2019). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/hc_sas_etds/486