Heartbreak - An endless source

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School of Arts, Design and Architecture | Master's thesis
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2024

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muo

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Master’s Programme in Design

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en

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76

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Heartbreak is an endless creative force seen in both modern and ancient art. This thesis provides a look into the process of art fueled by heartbreak. The research consists of my process of three acrylic paintings created during a romantic breakup, a reflection on how I chose and used paintings and sculptures from the 1800s as a reference, and an interview with singer/songwriter Vesta about her process. When painting, I aimed to distract myself from the heartbreak I was experiencing and to reflect on my emotions. The literature referenced shows the significant impact that romantic breakups have on people and the importance of coping skills. A common feature of both Vesta’s and my process was exceeding oneself and creating something beautiful out of a sometimes ugly experience.

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Falin, Priska

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Kosonen, Krista

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art therapy, heartbreak, painting, emotional expression, reflection, personal journey

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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:aalto-202406234731

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[master] Taiteiden ja suunnittelun korkeakoulu / ARTS