Date of Award
Spring 6-3-2023
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Department
Glass
First Advisor
Rachel Berwick
Second Advisor
Sean Salstrom
Third Advisor
Daniela Rivera
Abstract
Since the end of my undergrad years, I’ve been noticing my increasing tendency to not want to talk much about my work. What is it that lingers inside of me behind such silence? What story could one possibly talk about his studio practice, when he has little to say? Well, this thesis documents the thoughts behind this silence, which, I have to admit, have fueled my works in the past two years. I investigate postmodern phenomena and literary analysis on pop culture in East Asia, including hikikomori and decisionism, to better understand myself and the world around me. Constantly faced with the existential question of why I blow glass, I gradually come to realize that the answer to this question relates to that which has been encouraging me to be quiet.
Recommended Citation
Yang, Dongheng, "Destination Unknown" (2023). Masters Theses. 998.
https://digitalcommons.risd.edu/masterstheses/998
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View exhibition online: Dongheng Yang, Destination Unknown