DOI
https://doi.org/10.25772/2F4C-C743
Author ORCID Identifier
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5718-159X
Defense Date
2018
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Fine Arts
Department
Craft/Material Studies
First Advisor
Susan E. Ganch
Second Advisor
Heath Matysek-Snyder
Third Advisor
Bohyun Yoon
Fourth Advisor
Cynthia Myron
Abstract
I convey my thoughts through art jewelry; making jewelry is my language of communication and commemoration. Inspired by historical Chinese art and contemporary jewelry, my practice pays attention to bring classical Chinese aesthetics of hazy poetic and ideal arrangement into the contemporary jewelry field. The attention to detail refers to the quiet contemplation and emotional experiences encouraged by each of my works. Through my research, I use metalsmithing language to communicate with non-precious materials finding my own way of expression and meditation. Meanwhile, I build environments that display jewelry off the body in order to construct a picturesque landscape. The research that lead to my thesis work, Through My Windows, which conveys the desire for mental escape. The Jewelry pieces become the keys to open the imagination and emotionally escape into an ideal state through making and viewing them.
Rights
© Haiyin Liang
Is Part Of
VCU University Archives
Is Part Of
VCU Theses and Dissertations
Date of Submission
5-10-2018
Included in
Art and Materials Conservation Commons, Art Practice Commons, Asian Art and Architecture Commons, Contemporary Art Commons, Fine Arts Commons, Metal and Jewelry Arts Commons