Semester
Spring
Date of Graduation
2021
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Type
MFA
College
College of Creative Arts
Department
Painting
Committee Chair
Naijun Zhang
Committee Member
Hannah Freeman
Committee Member
Joseph Lupo
Committee Member
Kofi Opoku
Abstract
This written thesis serves as supporting documentation for Foreigner, my MFA Thesis Exhibition. This exhibition reflects my experience as a foreigner, a solitary Chinese man living in the United States. Through embodying my personal experience, my paintings question the relationship between individuals and society.
The exhibition is composed of a series of paintings that visualize my personal story as a foreigner living in an incompatible and unacquainted culture. By displaying imagery of myself and my family in frozen moments, the paintings draw viewers into a discussion about personal identity, life philosophy, and culture collision. The exhibition and this thesis expand on topics concerning creative processes, personal motivations, inspirations, and painting techniques.
Recommended Citation
Huang, Cancan, "Foreigner" (2021). Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports. 8034.
https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/etd/8034