I’ve communicated often with my studio advisor, Dr. Andrew Cooks, regarding my thesis project. Dr. Cooks and my research advisor, Dr. Laura Gonzalez, attended my presentation in Berlin, after which together we had an extensive post-presentation discussion.

I will write a thesis paper in the first person, making it an academic paper with my voice more present than is standard.
Analogous to focusing my studio work to a limited body of paintings, I will address a single artist as a means of contextualization of my work and thesis question.
My writing will be with the painting an integrated part of my studio practice; ‘studies’ for the final thesis paper.
My painting will incorporate expanded notions explored the first year and revive in combination with current practices previous explorations with oil-based paints and printmaking techniques.
I create this work with consideration towards PhD studies beyond this year’s MFA degree.