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My name is Tiffany Hovendick, and I am a Bachelor of Fine Arts Studio Art major and a Bachelor of Arts English major. For about two years now, I have used writing and my hands to render the narratives of the past, present, culturally inflicted, and soft spoken, with the ambition to pay tribute, to preserve, and to make aware the lives of the silenced but deserved.

"Honour" * "Dishonour".

What does it mean to honour someone? Does it mean to show respect, to return the favour? Or, does it mean to disregard and forget when someone is no longer in service? “Honour” * “Dishonour” encompasses these questions, as well as the mentality surrounding how we give back to our military Veterans and Current Service Members. 

The idea first came to mind after rediscovering Marks of Service, one of the pieces currently on display. Like many, during the time, I had repurposed the newspapers for another project; particularly, I had used them to protect the surface I was working on. However, when they were uncovered, a deep feeling of regret came over my being, and prompted me to reconsider the treatment of these and my nation's Military. 

Initially, I had considered the title of the show to be "The Idea of Stripes", since my focus narrowed down to one aspect of both my nation's pride and a symbol of those in service: stripes. 

"Stripes, a familiar pattern or denotation; yet, unfamiliar for much of the nation. Injuries, bars, hurtful words and phrases: unknown and unrecognized emblems of service; the real stripes of the brave," were some of the thoughts running through my head. 

Eventually, "Honour" * "Dishonour".

After researching into present ways and definitions of honour[ing] and dishonour[ing], monuments, and memorials, I found that many of the results contained one of the following: stone, walls, distance, tombs, cold. Still, a nod to those who served or are serving. 

As someone concerned with the treatment of individuals, I wondered "if this was right" and "what more could I do". How could I remedy "Marks of Service"? That's when I began walking the borderline of honor and dishonor. 

By using non-traditional, (mostly) repurposed materials, historical research, and  material and color symbolism, the pieces had come together to bring a call to attention; with hopes that viewers and patrons had come together to reflect and connect with those represented. 

*Special consideration went into the title of this show, as well as the text presented. The title "Honour" * "Dishonour" may appear to be spelled incorrectly; however, this is another, correct way of spelling these words. Additionally, the spelling was intentional for both aesthetic purpose and for the purpose of connection, as the word "our" is found in both words in the title. Also, the heading on the left side of each document and the font of the texts are similar to a uniform appearance.*

Matthew 22:39 "And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself." The Bible, ESV.