Abstract

This thesis examines how using glass can challenge perceptions of small moments and their importance by overlaying stellar imagery on everyday spaces to imbue notions of investigative leisure with cosmic importance. I use many types of glass to reinterpret what function can mean and how objects can create lenses for understanding each other, our universe, and ultimately ourselves. Looking at where conversations are shared and introspection blossoms, I find that objects hold their own gravity and can draw us into a moment that sets the scene for solo or group development.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Glass art--Technique; Glass sculpture--Technique; Interactive art--Technique; Stars in art

Publication Date

8-1-2023

Document Type

Thesis

Student Type

Graduate

Degree Name

Glass (MFA)

Department, Program, or Center

American Crafts, School for

College

College of Art and Design

Advisor

David Schnuckel

Advisor/Committee Member

Suzanne Peck

Advisor/Committee Member

Denton Crawford

Campus

RIT – Main Campus

Plan Codes

GLASS-MFA

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