Date of Award
Spring 5-26-2023
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Department
Digital Media
First Advisor
Mark Cetilia
Second Advisor
Leah Beeferman
Third Advisor
Fletcher Bach
Abstract
Step 10 is an experiment on provoking empathy through
abstracted elements within my studio practice. I am
proposing to craft an emotional piece without leaning
on my identity. This written thesis consists of two parts:
narrative prose and an explanation of my studio practice.
While the installation is entirely devoid of cultural or
personal references, this text-based thesis is full of them
because it is intended to inform whoever is interested in
learning more about the motive behind this creation.
The questions I bought into the thought and creation
process are: Can a piece of art still successfully bring
out emotions in the viewer without involving the artist,
their identity, and their story? How can an artist balance
between forcing and allowing vulnerability in the viewers
through a piece of work? How much is too much intimacy?
The question I proposed in this thesis has yet to be
concluded, as they are highly subjective and theoretical.
Please contact me at jcart43777@gmail.com if you have
any questions or would like to provide some feedback.
Recommended Citation
Cai, Jinhong, "Step 10" (2023). Masters Theses. 1016.
https://digitalcommons.risd.edu/masterstheses/1016
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View exhibition online: Jinhong Cai, Step 10