Semester
Spring
Date of Graduation
2022
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Type
MFA
College
College of Creative Arts
Department
Ceramics
Committee Chair
Robert Moore
Committee Co-Chair
Shoji Satake
Committee Member
Naijun Zhang
Committee Member
Kofi Opoku
Abstract
This written thesis is the supporting documentation for Still-Life, my Master of Fine Arts thesis exhibition. I use handmade ceramic still-life objects to depict my specific memories and experiences about my life before and after the pandemic. Death, hope, time, and emotion are the themes explored in this exhibition.
This installation of ceramic sculptures not only recreates a historical moment in the pandemic but also captures the current times that we live in. It records the artist's life and time during the COVID-19 pandemic. The selection of still-life objects for the exhibition often has special significance on a personal, cultural, social, and philosophical level. These objects come from daily life and are arranged thematically. The installation is designed to create a journal that expresses the artist's experiences and emotions to evoke an emotional connection with the audience.
Recommended Citation
XIONG, YI, "Stil-Life" (2022). Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports. 11160.
https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/etd/11160