Semester

Spring

Date of Graduation

2023

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Type

MFA

College

College of Creative Arts

Department

Ceramics

Committee Chair

Robert Moore

Committee Co-Chair

Shoji Satake

Committee Member

Jeffery Moser

Committee Member

Dylan Collins

Abstract

The research pertaining to my thesis shares the exploration of my identity that is manifested through the process of making ceramic sculptures. These sculptures are informed from the better part of a decade I spent traveling around the world which coincided with dealing with family issues. In both, my travels and time at home I continuously relied on others and in turn became stressed about things that I had no influence over. I highlight certain aspects of these experiences through my artwork as a way for me to channel the frustrations and ambiguities from these memories that are etched in my mind. My outlet for my ongoing stresses is the mindfulness practice of throwing on the potter’s wheel. The wheel and clay allow me to clear my head, be present, and reflect. With that introspection, I create sculptures that share my personal narrative.

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