ORCID
0009-0005-3083-7164
Keywords
Florida, ecofeminism, environment, mental health, studio art, artist
Abstract
This body of artwork comprises a thesis that documents and exposes the artist’s inner workings as she regained balance after experiencing deep emotional trauma. This individual’s healing transformation was prompted by her immersion in nature while walking the Florida National Scenic Trail in its entirety, 1,130 miles (or 1,818 km), from the Everglades to the panhandle, in three and a half months. The artistic research conducted, and autobiographical body of work created from it, aims to help others reconnect with their own strengths and to seek wellness in the restorative properties of Nature, while advocating for an empathetic approach to modern advancement. This approach respects the Self, others, Nature, and all creatures as an entity, each an essential component of a large ecosystem.
Completion Date
2025
Semester
Spring
Committee Chair
Colón Mendoza, Ilenia
Degree
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.)
College
College of Arts and Humanities
Department
School of Visual Arts and Design
Identifier
DP0029266
Document Type
Dissertation/Thesis
Campus Location
Orlando (Main) Campus
STARS Citation
Arbeláez Tascón, Stella P., "Evolving Perceptions of Self and Others: The Effects of Communing with Nature While Thru Hiking the Florida National Scenic Trail" (2025). Graduate Thesis and Dissertation post-2024. 99.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/etd2024/99