Defense Date
2026
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Fine Arts
Department
Dean's Office Qatar
First Advisor
Marco Bruno
Second Advisor
Michael Perrone
Third Advisor
Stella Colaleo
Fourth Advisor
Neihan Yaqoob
Abstract
What happens to a childhood stored behind a password? This thesis began with a simple moment of scrolling through my son’s photographs on my phone. As the images multiplied, they began to lose clarity, turning into an overwhelming digital archive. This made me ask: What kind of memories am I preserving for him?
Having grown up between analog and digital worlds, Between the Veins explores how I navigate memory through material objects and digital archives. Using weaving, images are transferred onto screw pine and palm leaves. In this process, digital files of his childhood are translated into organic fibers of shared memories.These durable materials introduce textures and variations that fragment the images, reflecting how memory is formed in parts rather than a complete record.
The resulting work is a tangible archive, inviting viewers to question the superiority of infinite digital storage by experiencing memory as organic, tactile, and embodied.
Rights
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Is Part Of
VCU University Archives
Is Part Of
VCU Theses and Dissertations
Date of Submission
5-7-2026