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Grief and the Stage: Transforming Pain into Performance
Get PDFGrief takes a toll that no one is ready for. The type of pain that makes you stand in your tracks and feel like you have been hit by 1,000 buses. But at the same time, grief is powerful in more ways than just tragic. Grief can unload in powerful ways that could lead to great artistic works. In my senior paper, I dive into research on the studies that grief takes on the mind psychologically, which can lead to physical issues. I talk about that. I then go into to talk about all aspects regarding to the works of some plays that surround around the theme of grief. Plays like "& Stages of Grief" and "She Kills Monsters" all surround the idea of grief but each have their own way of how the character handled it. I even go on to discuss my own play I wrote my first semester here at Purchase, where I casted a group of actors to do a private reading. This paper dives into all the aspects and negative affects grief has on the body physically, emotionally, and mentally as well as how some of the people who faced this same grief came up with some of their best work they have ever created. All through the power of losing someone very close. Grief may be unavoidable, but it can be very powerful if you channel it into what you create.Purchase College SUNYArts ManagementBachelor of ArtsAstor del Valle, Janis A
Nature's Maternity: An Account of Childhood through the Lived Body
Get PDF"Combining traditional restrictive notions of sexuality with the Anthropocentric mindset, I challenge typical institutionalized pedagogies through a phenomenological account of the parent-child relationship, one which particularly prioritizes sustainability practices through embodied understandings for the sake of our future generations."Purchase College SUNYPhilosophy & Critical ThoughtBachelor of ArtsDiaz, Emiliano F
So Blows the Wind
Get PDFSo Blows the Wind is a sculptural video installation exploring the transition from childhood to adulthood through the lens of nature, myth, and personal symbolism. The work centers on a film that follows "Young Bird," a girl navigating encounters with loss, failure, and mortality, ultimately confronting the desire to escape and transcend human limitation.
Using found materials–cardboard, fabric, spray foam–I construct props and costumes that blur the line between the natural and artificial. These sculptural elements emphasize the tension between the longing to merge with nature and the impossibility of fully doing so.
Rooted in ecofeminism, phenomenology, and neo-romanticism, this work reflects a resistance to patriarchal values of control and disconnection. Through poetic imagery and surreal storytelling, So Blows the Wind invites viewers to reflect on their own relationship to nature, self, and transformation–offering a space for emotional resonance, rupture, and reconnection.Purchase College SUNYVisual ArtsBachelor of Fine ArtsOwens, Rache
Rivalry Explored: Islanders vs Rangers Fans – Unveiling the Passion Behind the Puck
Get PDFThis podcast dives into the intense and historic rivalry between the National Hockey League's New York Islanders and New York Rangers. Beginning with the Islanders entry into the league in 1972, the rivalry has evolved from high-stakes matchups to a fierce battle for New York hockey supremacy. It's a clash of identities: the New York Islanders, Long Island's scrappy, blue-collar team, versus the New York Rangers, Manhattan's established powerhouse. The Islanders' 1980s dynasty, which included four consecutive Stanley Cup championships, solidified their role in the rivalry.
The intensity of the rivalry continues through iconic moments like the "Potvin sucks" - chants, the 1994 playoff clash and the Islanders - recent resurgence. Social media has amplified this passion, allowing fans to engage more deeply and fiercely than ever before.
The podcast also explores how social media has reshaped fan engagement and why the rivalry remains a central part of New York sports culture, featuring insights from passionate fans and a sport reporter.
Fueled by social media platforms, the rivalry has entered a new era - one where the conversation never stops. Fans old and new are more connected, vocal, and passionate than ever before. Whether you remember the old-school brawls or discovered the feud through viral posts, the rivalry has transformed into a community - a never-ending conversation driven by pride, loyalty, and love for the game. This podcast explores how technology has reshaped fan engagement and why the passion for this fierce rivalry continues to burn strong.
Because when the Islanders and Rangers hit the ice, it's always personal. It's New York hockey at its finest and fiercest.Purchase College SUNYJournalismBachelor of ArtsOzbek, Anna O
... while Black
Get PDFAn exploration of how society views Black America through the personal works of a black artist named LUXXPurchase College SUNYGraphic DesignBachelor of Fine ArtsSamara, Timothy J
The Shift: How Young Men of Color Are Combatting the Stigmas Around Mental Health
Get PDFThis piece highlights how young black and latin men are combatting the stigmas surrounding the idea of mental health. This podcast uncovers some of the reasons men have declined therapy and what alternatives they may have explored to maintain their mental health. In addition, I speak to some men who have defied the barriers and stigmas surrounding mental health and used therapy to maintain their mental health.Purchase College SUNYJournalismBachelor of ArtsOzbek, Anna O
Autism in Television: How Can We Appropriately Portray the Spectrum of Autistic Individuals Effectively in Television?
Get PDFA research paper on the tropes of autism in television and their effects on society.Purchase College SUNYArts ManagementBachelor of ArtsAstor del Valle, Janis A
Estoy Luchando Con Mi Vida
Get PDFOver the past three years, my artistic practice has developed through a sustained investigation of the space between painting and illustration. While illustration initially offered a natural means of visual storytelling and communication, it was through painting and specifically through the subject of professional wrestling that I discovered a deeper, more intuitive form of expression. Wrestling became a pivotal subject matter that enabled me to access a visual language grounded in both narrative and gesture. This transition marked a significant turning point in my creative process, allowing for the emergence of a painterly voice that integrates technical discipline with emotional immediacy. My current body of thesis work explores the potential of painting as both a narrative and expressive medium. Drawing from a foundation in drawing, digital media, and illustrative techniques, I employ acrylic, gouache, and ink to investigate form, motion, and atmosphere. These materials are chosen for their fast-drying properties, which support a process rooted in immediacy and spontaneity. Through the subject of wrestling, I experiment with how narrative can be constructed and deconstructed through mark-making, gesture, and compositional variation. The physicality of wrestling is mirrored in the act of painting itself, particularly in works created with my hands and fingers rather than traditional tools. These pieces prioritize movement and emotion over anatomical precision, aligning with the influence of artists such as Francis Bacon and Trenton Doyle Hancock, whose work challenges conventional boundaries between abstraction and figuration. My process often begins with narrative concepts inspired by graphic novels, animation, and real-world wrestling events. I develop these ideas through writing, compositional thumbnails, and rough studies, eventually allowing the final painting to evolve in response to the material and emotional demands of the image. This workflow enables a balance between planning and improvisation, reflecting a broader thematic interest in the tension between control and release. This research-led practice has also been shaped by engagement with contemporary painting and the integration of illustration into fine art contexts. Ultimately, my thesis work investigates how storytelling, abstraction, and physical engagement with materials can intersect to produce a personal and meaningful visual language. By grounding my work in a subject I am both knowledgeable about and passionate toward, I have developed a method of painting that is expressive, technically informed, and rooted in authentic exploration. This project represents a culmination of academic study, material experimentation, and narrative inquiry, and marks the beginning of a more integrated and self-assured artistic practice.Purchase College SUNYPainting and DrawingBachelor of Fine ArtsWagner, Virgini
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Get PDFMaterials: 8th Wall Niantic Software, Sketchfab 3D Models, Blender Software
Description: This is an augmented reality experience with three different interactions to explore. All feature a rendition of a specific type of dream that has been experienced by the artist. There is a peaceful dream, which has the themes of whimsy and relaxation. There is also a nightmare, depicting darker themes and uncomfortability. Finally, there is a confusing dream, which shows an odd assortment of things and settings. This piece is a conversation between the act of dreaming and augmented reality, highlighting the inherent otherworldly nature they both possess. As well as points to a newer way to show the longstanding human interest in what the unconscious mind creates.Purchase College SUNYNew MediaBachelor of ArtsBell-Smith, Michae
TechnoFlux - The Hungarian techno scene as a safe space and cultural sanctuary in today's sociopolitical climate in Hungary
Get PDFThis research project aims to document how Hungary's techno community has created and maintained environments of profound acceptance and mutual support despite mounting external pressures. Drawing from years of direct observation and participant engagement within the scene, this study explores how these spaces serve a dual function: providing immediate sanctuary for marginalized individuals while simultaneously acting as sites of cultural resistance against an increasingly authoritarian society.
The research examines how the community's sophisticated safety protocols, chosen family structures, and commitment to protecting its members have evolved into both a necessity and a form of political action. Through ethnographic methods and interviews with key community stakeholders, this project illuminates the strategies through which Hungary's techno scene maintains its status as a vital haven within a challenging political landscape.Purchase College SUNYGraphic DesignBachelor of Fine ArtsTopal, Haka