Publication Date

5-1-2024

Document Type

Dissertation/Thesis

First Advisor

Rea, Michael

Second Advisor

Siblik, John

Third Advisor

Ponce, Heriberto

Degree Name

M.A. (Master of Arts)

Department

School of Art and Design

Disciplines

Arts and Humanities

Abstract

I have always considered myself a “process” artist, immersing myself in every twist and turn of my creative journey. I find deep interest and satisfaction in the act of creation, the process itself.

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My thesis project began to take shape in the Summer of 2023 during my pursuit of a Masters in Studio Art. It was during a sculpture class that my fascination with three-dimensional art ignited. Simultaneously, a course on the intricate craft of Japanese papermaking introduced me to the use of Kozo fibers, which come from mulberry trees. This was a brand-new material that I was very excited to work with. Additionally, while delving into a course on Japanese art history in the Edo Period, the images of that era captivated my interest profoundly.

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