MALLORY RANSOM
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February 23nd - July 1st, 2024
I am thrilled to showcase my Capstone project, which marks my entry into the world of Museum exhibits. The exhibit is a journey into the fascinating historical background of Buddhism's emergence in China and the death culture of Chinese Buddhism in early China. It will take visitors on a deep dive into the beliefs and practices of ancient Chinese culture, exploring the intriguing concepts of Hungry Ghosts and the Ghost Festival, as well as the complexities of the fox spirits. The exhibit promises to be an unforgettable experience for all visitors.

Construction
Below are a few images of the exhibit during object creation
Below is the creation process of the dioramas for the Buddhist Hells segment of the exhibit. Shown are the rough sketches of the dioramas (I definitely did not miss a calling to art), middle, and finished products.
Special Thank you to my dad, Leland Ransom, for making the dioramas and Fox altars











Installation
Below are a few images of the exhibit instillation






Acknowledgments
Dr. Julie Holcomb
Academic Advisor
Co-Project Advisor
Dr. Trey Crumpton
Co- Project Advisor
Dr. Candi Cann
Content Reviewer
Eric Ames
Contact for location at the Moody Jones Library
Isabel Wan
Artist - Fox and Hungry Ghost Images
Special Thank You to the Museum of International Folk Art in New Mexico for the inspiration for this exhibit