Abstract:
This thesis seeks to accomplish an exploration of individual instances of mythology and fictional creatures from various points of recorded human history and across various continents with documented human presence. This exploration will commence in the form of a written introduction, a list of terms, and a set of background research meant to provide context alongside an artistic portfolio, of which will depict a breadth of mythological and/or cultural figures presented specifically through various digital mediums. The usage of digital art for this thesis is intended to contrast with the traditional mediums of the original figures presented, providing a sense of camaraderie even across different cultures and the passage of time. For the discussion of the creative portfolio, I will be describing the background and process for each piece in detail; the story or purpose of the figure, its significance, and how I decided to go about constructing said figure in my own style of art. Following this, I will then engage in a self-critique that will contrast my original intentions for the project with what ended up occurring, stating what could have been done differently, and finally, end by reflecting on the process of creating the portfolio and its accompanying thesis as a whole.