Paula's Thesis Outline

What is the thesis going to be about?

With this essay I will attempt to unfold my artistic practice. Along my visual practice some theoretical aspects will be included. Together these two threads form the core of my practice. This text will provide an insight to my methodology as well as a documentation of my graduation work. In chapter one I will identify my interest in photography and unpack my former practice and methodology. In chapter two I will carve out the shift of narration by moving away from representation and using found images in my work over the past two years. The third chapter comprises a description of my intended graduation work. The conclusion eventually reflects the process towards the current work.

1. My interest in photography - 2000 words

- Former works & former research (documentary starting point, difference between nude and naked, image tradition of the male nude, power of gaze, John Berger)

- How Queer Theory has informed my work

2. Moving away from representation (beauty queens) - 2000 words

- towards appropriation

- creating a space between ("Denkraum" Aby Warburg?)

3. Graduation work (Either concept procrastination or personal notes on project diary like - trying to link it to former practice) - 2000 words

4. Conclusion - 500 words