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The articulation of trauma in pet loss through ceramic art: an ontological investigation

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dc.contributor.advisor Mkhonza, Bongani
dc.contributor.author Visser, Beatrice
dc.date.accessioned 2026-03-13T12:09:33Z
dc.date.available 2026-03-13T12:09:33Z
dc.date.issued 2024-09
dc.identifier.uri https://ir.unisa.ac.za/handle/10500/32279 en
dc.description Text in English with summaries in Afrikaans and Zulu en
dc.description.abstract This study investigates the ways in which ceramic art expresses the trauma of pet loss. An ontological investigation, it focuses on the strong attachment bonds I have shared with my pets. The project aims to advance fresh perspectives on the themes of grief, trauma and loss as these relate to pet-owner relationships, while conceptually relevant theories underpin my solo art exhibition, Per(pet)ual Memorium 1 (2024). The artworks explore traumatic recollections after the deaths of beloved companion animals. An analysis of relevant literature, including a comparative theoretical study, supports the conclusions drawn through the art praxis of Per(pet)ual Memorium. My reflective approach to art-making enables theory to guide the creative process where fresh insights emerge from practical developments and facilitate the revision of initial impressions. en
dc.description.abstract Hierdie studie stel ondersoek in na die maniere waarop keramiekkuns die trauma van die verlies aan ’n troeteldier uitdruk. Hierdie ontologiese ondersoek fokus op die sterk hegtheidsband wat ek met my troeteldiere gedeel het. Die projek is daarop gemik om nuwe perspektiewe op die temas van smart, trauma en verlies te werp soos dit met troeteldier-eienaarverhoudings verband hou, onderwyl konseptueel relevante teorieë die onderbou van my individuele kunsuitstalling: Per(pet)ual Memorium vorm. Die kunswerke verken traumatiese herinneringe na die dood van geliefde dieremaats. ’n Analise van relevante literatuur, insluitend ’n vergelykende teoretiese studie ondersteun die gevolgtrekkings waartoe daar gekom is deur die kunspraktyk in Per(pet)ual Memorium. My reflektiewe benadering tot kunsskepping maak dit vir die teorie moontlik om rigting te gee aan die kreatiewe proses waar nuwe insigte uit praktiese ontwikkelings voortspruit en die hersiening van aanvanklike indrukke fasiliteer. af
dc.format.extent 1 online resource (viii, 133 leaves): color illustrations en
dc.language.iso en en
dc.subject Anthropomorphism en
dc.subject Attachment en
dc.subject Care en
dc.subject Disenfranchised en
dc.subject Grief en
dc.subject Melancholy en
dc.subject Memory en
dc.subject Mourning en
dc.subject Antropomorfisme (vermensliking) af
dc.subject Gehegtheid af
dc.subject Sorg af
dc.subject Ontmagtig af
dc.subject Smart af
dc.subject Droefgeestig af
dc.subject (na)Gedagtenis af
dc.subject Rou af
dc.subject SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being en
dc.subject.lcsh Pets -- Death -- Psychological aspects. en
dc.subject.lcsh Grief -- Psychological aspects. en
dc.subject.lcsh Ceramics in art. en
dc.subject.other UCTD en
dc.title The articulation of trauma in pet loss through ceramic art: an ontological investigation en
dc.type Dissertation en
dc.description.department Art and Music en
dc.description.degree M.A. (Visual Arts) en


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