Abstract

Wait explores concepts of discomfort and acceptance through the use of the human body, glass, and honey. The artwork and this thesis both use personal experience of physical insecurities and scholarly investigations into psychology related to unruly bodies. The work and research allude to the material qualities of glass such as its malleability, susceptibility, and softness to draw a parallel between the materials and the human identity. Parallels between glass and body create conversations investigating acceptance of identity and questions ideas about resistance of unruly bodies.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Glass sculpture--Themes, motives; Honey--Pictorial works; Human figure in art; Obesity in art; Photography, Artistic; Video art

Publication Date

11-16-2020

Document Type

Thesis

Student Type

Graduate

Degree Name

Glass (MFA)

Department, Program, or Center

School for American Crafts (CAD)

Advisor

David Schnuckel

Advisor/Committee Member

Suzanne Peck

Advisor/Committee Member

John Aasp

Campus

RIT – Main Campus

Plan Codes

GLASS-MFA

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