Defense Date
2026
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Fine Arts
Department
Photography and Film
First Advisor
Sasha Waters Freyer
Second Advisor
Paul Thulin-Jimenez
Third Advisor
Mark Boulos
Abstract
Martin Buber’s philosophy teaches us that when our masks fall and our armor’s unveiled, we discover humanity shared. Tangled Up in Blues unpacks the snapshot photographic practice I’ve had for years, which documents my mutually uplifting relationships, and is presented for my thesis exhibit through a painterly technique that deconstructs and reconstructs the images onto wood panels using laser transfer. As we navigate a distracted and fragmented society made of greed and bigotry, cherishing the deep connections and shared memories brings us optimism.
Rights
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Is Part Of
VCU University Archives
Is Part Of
VCU Theses and Dissertations
Date of Submission
5-5-2026
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