The autobiographical narrative of the thesis follows a chronological timeline, where the author explores how latent personal and intimate subject matter was revealed by way of life experiences, and how the author responded to life experiences by creating art. The introduction evokes the desire to create as the starting point that led to the exploration of ideas. The second section, looking both inwardly and outwardly, examines the intertwined relationship between the author’s own personal exploration of self and her artistic output. The author engages in various lines of examination, including using the work of other artists to refine her understanding of her own personal and expressive concerns, and analysing the creative process she pursued in light of a dialogue between philosophical theory and her own art works. The third section relates the development and intended meaning of “The Key-Knot”, the author’s final graduation piece. The fourth section explores the aftermath of the piece in terms of what the author gained and reflections about the piece as presented. The fifth and final section is an overview of the author’s time spent in graduate studies, valued both in itself and as preparation for the future.