MFA Thesis Exhibit

Misty Long-Donoho

Sculpture-Dimensional Studies

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Artist Statement

Through the investigation of my life I have discovered central practices that contribute to my flourishing wellbeing, or what I now call Full Sparkle. The practices of Full Sparkle are connection with community, liberating trickster energy, playfully subverting people and places, and mindfulness.  Utilizing the practices of Full Sparkle, I create participatory sculpture that calls into question the societal norms and restrictions of places and why as individuals we continue to follow them. By playfully subverting places and people, my work challenges and changes the rules and restrictions of said place. It bolsters the wellbeing of the folks that connect with it and fosters meaningful connection with them to build community.
seesaw sculpture with a person on each side Click to view seesaw sculpture with a person on each side Full-Screen
two people interacting with a tabletop piece Click to view two people interacting with a tabletop piece Full-Screen
person riding a bike Click to view person riding a bike Full-Screen
colorful string pieces stuffed through a glass piece and Black Curtain Click to view colorful string pieces stuffed through a glass piece and Black Curtain Full-Screen
All Kinds of Color String Piece Click to view All Kinds of Color String Piece Full-Screen
two people interacting with foot mechanism on floor that connects to a colorful wall piece Click to view two people interacting with foot mechanism on floor that connects to a colorful wall piece Full-Screen
a large swing set covered in bright yellow strips Click to view a large swing set covered in bright yellow strips Full-Screen
overview of room. Someone interacting with swing set sculpture. Another person inside an enclosed seating Click to view overview of room. Someone interacting with swing set sculpture. Another person inside an enclosed seating Full-Screen
student examining arched cover over seating Click to view student examining arched cover over seating Full-Screen
student examining material in detail Click to view student examining material in detail Full-Screen
large colorful sculpture box with neon lights hanging above Click to view large colorful sculpture box with neon lights hanging above Full-Screen
detail view inside box sculpture Click to view detail view inside box sculpture Full-Screen
people moving around a room with moving light projections Click to view people moving around a room with moving light projections Full-Screen