Micah Alhadeff

Date

2024

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Publisher

Alfred University

Abstract

"[Excerpt] During my time at Alfred, much of my work has focused on the exploration of my digital self. Over the past two years, these investigations have helped me navigate through a process of self-dis- covery. Very early on, I created a digital avatar which I have used as a canvas to explore different aspects of my identity as a queer person. I often found myself looking into this pool of distorted re- flections I had created, much like Narcissus from Ovid’s Metamorphosis. Over time, these distor- tions began to become haunting in some ways as I questioned whether this character I had created bore any resemblance to my physical self...."

Description

Thesis completed in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Master of Fine Arts degree in the School of Art and Design at the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University, Alfred, NY.

Keywords

MFA thesis, Electronic Integrated Arts

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