Shape Of Absence,
2025
Furman University
Sent Away,
2025
Furman University
The Cows Coming Home,
2025
Furman University
Normalcy,
2025
Furman University
Reminiscence,
2025
Furman University
Psyanka Egg: Flora Of The Carolinas,
2025
Furman University
Dandelion,
2025
Furman University
There Was Once A Locket,
2025
Furman University
Home,
2025
Furman University
Preface & Table Of Contents,
2025
Furman University
The Pigeonhole Ratio,
2025
Furman University
Echo 2025 - Complete Issue,
2025
Furman University
Cover,
2025
Furman University
Annihilation, Reconstruction And Harmony In Carnal Desire,
2025
Syracuse University
Annihilation, Reconstruction And Harmony In Carnal Desire, Yukang Tao
Theses - ALL
This thesis investigates the aesthetic, ethical, and philosophical implications of meat consumption and bodily commodification of humans and animals within capitalist hierarchies through the lens of digital art, performance and sculpture. Focusing on the intersection of humanity, animality, and technological embodiment, the project interrogates how contemporary systems of power aestheticize violence and disguise exploitation under the guise of ethical consumption. Inspired by critical theories, particularly of Amber Husain, Jacques Derrida, George Bataille, and Donna Haraway, the thesis examines the ambivalent tensions between seduction and slaughter, subjectivity and domination, and how these dynamics are embedded in both animal and human exploitation. …
Hope In The Living Water,
2025
Syracuse University
Hope In The Living Water, Athena Grace Schamowski
Theses - ALL
This thesis focuses on the concepts and ideas behind my paintings. It aims to explain the conceptual and theological aspects of my works as well as the importance of faith in a Christian’s life. Using my own experiences, I reveal how faith can help us understand sufferings, and how through our faith-related experiences we mature in spirit, learn to understand God’s ways, and ultimately enjoy His companionship. Though our faith does not live by understanding all the ways of God, by growing in faith we will understand in spirit that all things will work out for good for those who …
Chinese Women’S Perspectives In Metaphorical Narratives: Exploring Identity, Growth, And Societal Expectations Through Illustration,
2025
Syracuse University
Chinese Women’S Perspectives In Metaphorical Narratives: Exploring Identity, Growth, And Societal Expectations Through Illustration, Cancan Jin
Theses - ALL
This thesis explores the struggles and growth of Chinese women through metaphorical narratives, focusing on how they navigate societal expectations, gender inequality, and personal identity. First, it examines the importance of metaphor and anthropomorphism in storytelling. It analyzes how these techniques are used to address women's issues. Second, it explores the social background of Chinese women, from the May Fourth Movement, which challenged traditional gender roles, to the socialist era’s push for labor equality, and the modern struggles of workplace discrimination and the "double burden." Third, it introduces Tortoise on the Way, a visual thesis written and illustrated by the …
The Idiot's Asylum: What Better Place To Do It Than From My Own Grave?,
2025
Syracuse University
The Idiot's Asylum: What Better Place To Do It Than From My Own Grave?, Kara Stallings
Theses - ALL
The Idiot's Asylum: “What better place to do it than from my own grave?” is an essay that examines how vulnerability and collaboration operate as the throughlines of collective creativity. By utilizing live performance, large-scale installation, video, food, and humor, I explore how immersing my audience in a unique experience encourages them to bear witness to or physically engage in a social and vulnerable act of trust – especially within a state of uncertainty. I consider historical and cultural movements centered around radical play, humor, and participation such as Dada, Surrealism, Fluxus, Situationism, and feminist performance art to be foundational …
Allegories In Fiction: Shaping Our Thoughts And Outcome Of Technological Advancements,
2025
Syracuse University
Allegories In Fiction: Shaping Our Thoughts And Outcome Of Technological Advancements, Rick Li
Theses - ALL
This thesis investigates how fictional storytelling, particularly in science fiction films, games, and literature, influences real-world technological advancements and public perception of innovation. By examining recurring themes such as automation, technological overdependence, ethical dilemmas in AI, this study highlights how media functions as a cultural reflection to reality, and as a speculative tool. While drawing on popular examples like The Terminator (1984), Fahrenheit 451 (1953), I, Robot (2004), and The Mitchells vs. The Machines (2021), this research also considers the importance of contemporary and minority voices like artist Kapwani Kiwanga in reimagining futures beyond dominant Western narratives. These stories reflect …
Breaking Boundaries: Memory And Female Identity,
2025
Syracuse University
Breaking Boundaries: Memory And Female Identity, Hui Qi
Theses - ALL
My artistic practice revolves around material exploration and transformation. Initially, I focused on wearable metal jewelry, as its precision and independent craftsmanship allowed me to express the strength of female identity. Inspired by Mindy Herrin-Lewis’s use of micro-sculpting and her integration of ceramics and metal enameling, I began incorporating color, texture, and layered surfaces to express emotion and personal narrative. By merging metal, enamel, ceramics, and found objects, I create contemporary jewelry and sculptural pieces that bridge traditional craftsmanship with modern storytelling. This thesis explores how art serves as a tool for reshaping identity and reclaiming autonomy. In navigating the …
Existing Now In Space And Time: In A Body With Limits On Both,
2025
Syracuse University
Existing Now In Space And Time: In A Body With Limits On Both, Kirstin Dunlap
Theses - ALL
Kirstin Dunlap’s work is deeply rooted in her understanding of the personal connection between the body and the Earth. Every individual’s life experience is shaped by their relationship with these two bodies—both of which undergo growth, erosion, and decay processes. For Dunlap, there is a striking similarity between these two realms: both are places of tension, where struggles for survival unfold. She sees herself in the fringes of the Earth, in areas where natural forces collide. This conflict mirrors a personal battle within her own body, where her immune system mistakenly attacks itself, resulting in a body that is progressively …
