Mia Allyssa East

email: miaeast1@gmail.com instagram: @east.mia.art

My interest in tactile and touchable art started late in second year, as I wanted to make my work accessible to all while creating pieces that could be seen and interacted with by my 5-year-old niece, Alia. When it comes to the tactile pieces, I like to explore with how I can use art products such as paint, clay, yarn, and modelling paste as well as household materials such as plastic bags or packaging and garden wire as I like to adhere to new and familiar materials especially for those who have sensory issues. With this piece especially I have included more artistic features (clay and acrylic paint) to ensure it has ridges and bumps for the audience to explore as well as a bright colour palette for the detail. I am also looking to continue my artistic practice with the tactile interactive style.

Dissertation Title

The Accessibility of Art in All Its Mediums to Every Culture, Background and Ability

Sun clay and acrylic paint

50 cm (diameter)