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
Unfurling Blue Carpet Memories, Sara Ahli
Modern Times, Will Beattie
Lucid Dream: Embracing Uncertainty, Zhiyun Zhang
Theses from 2023
I, others, world - A Glass Circuit, Ariel Aravot
Destination Unknown, Dongheng Yang
Out in Thin Air, Daiqing Zhang
Theses from 2022
Retelling a landscape through the alchemy of recasting, Amanda Lee
The color of stress, Jiemin Park
Theses from 2021
An invitation, Ashley Harris
Unfold the body, Fan Su
Balancing the tangible and intangible, Shiqi Wu
Theses from 2019
Glossary I : Graduate Thesis, Eli Backer
Theses from 2018
The bird's eye view, Ipek Kosova
Journey through the wasteland, Songlin Li
Theses from 2017
Multiple and moving, Maia Chao
How long can you hold your breath?, Felicia LeRoy
Perceptual alchemy, Evan Voelbel
Theses from 2016
Through magic glasses, Katie Bullock
Miles away, Ziqing Liang