Date of Award
Spring 5-1-2026
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Department
Art & Art History
First Advisor
Carrie Moyer
Academic Program Adviser
Steve Locke
Abstract
Juan Hinojosa’s thesis explores collage and assemblage through discarded materials, pop culture, and personal history. He transforms found objects into layered works that reflect consumption, memory, and American identity. Moving between sculpture, painting, and installation, his practice examines excess, nostalgia, and the tension between what is consumed and what consumes him.
Recommended Citation
Hinojosa, Juan, "Cannibalizing the American Dream: Memory, Materials, and Manifesting" (2026). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/hc_sas_etds/1481
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