Abstract

Sticks is a thesis consisting of allegorical sculptural objects informed by chairs and inspired by a transgender woman’s personal narrative. Derived from personal anecdotes and feelings, the objects form a constellation of moments in time. The body of work primarily consists of burned wooden chairs. The chairs are analogous to the self. Fire is applied to the chair to document change. My work is about the ways an individual is changed by small moments of interaction. It explores the relationship between identity, observation, perception, and time.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Wood sculpture--Themes, motives; Chair design; Transgender women; Identity (Psychology); Fire--Symbolic aspects

Publication Date

12-13-2023

Document Type

Thesis

Student Type

Graduate

Degree Name

Furniture Design (MFA)

Department, Program, or Center

American Crafts, School for

College

College of Art and Design

Advisor

Andy Buck

Advisor/Committee Member

Rolf Hoeg

Advisor/Committee Member

Suzanne Peck

Campus

RIT – Main Campus

Plan Codes

WOOD-MFA

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