Emily Legleitner
BFA ’19
How do you know? will be an art installation of large scale copper etching self-portraits on paper, accompanied by the publication of personal accounts, research and relevant resources for women and victims of intimate partner abuse. This project is a culmination of several years of study, conducted in an effort to rebuild and strengthen my personal notion of identity, self-confidence, and independence as a survivor of emotional abuse and intimate partner violence. The project will explore how experiences in intimate relationships influence the development of the psyche, particularly in adolescence and for women. Adolescence is a vital moment in the development of one’s identity, and is also a particularly vulnerable time in a person’s life. The opinions and influence of others can greatly affect and manipulate the way in which an individual perceives themselves and in turn, how they continue to behave and interact with others into adulthood. My thesis work will unpack how my own experiences may have impacted the ways in which I distinguish my individuality and identity now, and conduct myself in relationships as a young adult.
Library Mentor: Jamie Vander Broek