Glass Masters Theses

 

RISD Glass promotes the development of glass in contemporary art and is a leader in preparing artists for careers in this field. MFA students develop a distinctly personal aesthetic through source research, vigorous studio experimentation, regular critiques and a series of graduate seminars on contemporary art theory and criticism. RISD’s Glass faculty - a highly respected group of practicing artists and dedicated educators - help students to hone practices that demonstrate a deep understanding of both contemporary art issues and the rich history of art and glass.

In the final semester, degree candidates create a comprehensive body of work under the guidance of a thesis committee. All Glass MFA candidates produce a written thesis and mount an independent exhibition off campus in addition to participating in the RISD Graduate Thesis Exhibition, a large-scale public show held annually.

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Theses from 2024

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Unfurling Blue Carpet Memories, Sara Ahli

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Modern Times, Will Beattie

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Lucid Dream: Embracing Uncertainty, Zhiyun Zhang

Theses from 2023

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I, others, world - A Glass Circuit, Ariel Aravot

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Destination Unknown, Dongheng Yang

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Out in Thin Air, Daiqing Zhang

Theses from 2022

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Retelling a landscape through the alchemy of recasting, Amanda Lee

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The color of stress, Jiemin Park

Theses from 2021

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An invitation, Ashley Harris

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Unfold the body, Fan Su

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Balancing the tangible and intangible, Shiqi Wu

Theses from 2019

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Glossary I : Graduate Thesis, Eli Backer

Theses from 2018

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The bird's eye view, Ipek Kosova

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Journey through the wasteland, Songlin Li

Theses from 2017

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Multiple and moving, Maia Chao

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How long can you hold your breath?, Felicia LeRoy

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Perceptual alchemy, Evan Voelbel

Theses from 2016

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Through magic glasses, Katie Bullock

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Miles away, Ziqing Liang