Date of Award
Spring 6-1-2024
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Department
Graphic Design
First Advisor
Anther Kiley
Second Advisor
Christopher Sleboda
Third Advisor
Alicia Cheng
Abstract
In a world often captivated by the grand and explicit, my thesis, Life of Things, Things of Life explores the quiet yet profound narratives hidden within everyday objects. Drawing on my background in data design, I adopt a methodology that intertwines subjective narrative with rational analysis and challenges traditional hierarchies of value. Through processes of observation, collection, archiving, and re-contextualization, I elevate what is often overlooked as mundane and fleeting. This thesis not only uncovers the narrative potential of ordinary objects but also repositions them as protagonists in their own right, urging viewers to reconsider their conventional roles not as mere backdrops to human activity but as significant entities with their own stories and essences.
Recommended Citation
Wang, Shiyue, "Life of Things, Things of Life" (2024). Masters Theses. 1291.
https://digitalcommons.risd.edu/masterstheses/1291
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