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Title	Chronicle
Artist	Blankenbaker, Anna
Subject - LCSH	Art, Modern Ball State University--Students
Exhibition Date	2008
Artist Statement	The prevalence of infertility has existed for as long as humans have populated this earth. One in five American men and a quarter of American women will experience some form of infertility in their lifetime. Infertility challenges emotions, spiritual beliefs, and the mental capacity to understand. It impacts the closest relationships, as well as casual interactions. Even with medical intervention, only 50% to 65% of couples will achieve pregnancy. The remainder, 35% to 50% of couples, will be faced with other choices, such as adoption or child-fee living. Based on a True Story exists to expose this often-private issue. Each project is created with a specific book style in mind. A book informs the reader, and yet conceals its contents from those uninterested. A book tells a story. A book is interactive. A book challenges the viewer to look, to touch, to read, and to understand. In addition to the seven metal- based projects, six photographs are included in this thesis. Each photograph depicts a moment experienced by a person who grasps the many facets of infertility - waiting, medical procedures, and pain. Many individuals have impacted this project through their personal experiences, conversations, criticism, and assistance. There are too many of you to name, you know who you are - Thank You. David, my husband, has been a constant source of encouragement, support, and motivation. I would not have been able to walk through these past three years without him - Thank You. I extend a special "Thank You" to my models for sharing my desire to de-mystify infertility. And finally, Pat, Sarojini, and Sam - your expertise, support, and assistance were an invaluable asset to completing this project - Thank You. This project was supported and funded by Ivy Tech Community College's Adjunct Faculty Development grant and a Graduate Creative Arts grant from the Office of Academic Research and Sponsored Programs at Ball State University. Thank you.
Subject - TGM	Art Sculpture Mixed media
Time Period	2000s (2000-2009) Twenty-first century, C. E.
Medium	Bronze and fibers
Series	Based on a True Story: An Exploration of the Emotional and Social Ramifications of Infertility
Exhibition	Fall 2008 Thesis Exhibitions
Media Type	Still image
Original Format	Art Color images
Digital Date	2008 (Loaded); 2010-04-13 (Metadata revised)
File Format	image/jpeg
Digitization Equipment	Nikon Coolpix 8700 Digital Camera
Collection	Ball State University Student Art Collection
Collection URL	http://libx.bsu.edu/collection.php?CISOROOT=/BSUArtists
Copyright	Copyright 2008, Ball State University and the original artist. All rights reserved.

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