
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/Dissertations from 2022
Retelling a landscape through the alchemy of recasting, Amanda Lee
The color of stress, Jiemin Park
Theses/Dissertations from 2021
An invitation, Ashley Harris
Unfold the body, Fan Su
Balancing the tangible and intangible, Shiqi Wu
Theses/Dissertations from 2019
Glossary I : Graduate Thesis, Eli Backer
Theses/Dissertations from 2018
The bird's eye view, Ipek Kosova
Journey through the wasteland, Songlin Li
Theses/Dissertations from 2017
Multiple and moving, Maia Chao
How long can you hold your breath?, Felicia LeRoy
Perceptual alchemy, Evan Voelbel
Theses/Dissertations from 2016
Through magic glasses, Katie Bullock
Miles away, Ziqing Liang