Date of Award
Spring 6-1-2024
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Department
Glass
First Advisor
Jocelyne Prince
Second Advisor
Rachel Berwick
Third Advisor
Tristan Duke
Abstract
Glass is a tool, a projection surface, a medium for optical phenomena. It creates a tangible link between physical space and perception, transcending the physical realm to reshape our sensory perceptions and resonate within our psyche, deepening our understanding. Inspired by cosmic and natural phenomena, my installations narrate the contemplation of the moon and the appreciation of rainbows. They reference historic optical technologies, incorporating glass, mirrors, light, darkness, and space to produce an encounter that extends beyond personal experience, resonating with our collective unconscious, uniting us in profound ways. The blurred boundaries between observer and observed, reality and illusion, sensory perception and consciousness highlight how optical phenomena shapes our realities.
Recommended Citation
Zhang, Zhiyun, "Lucid Dream: Embracing Uncertainty" (2024). Masters Theses. 1270.
https://digitalcommons.risd.edu/masterstheses/1270
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