IPHIGENIA [REIMAGINED]
BOOK ARTS—2024
PRIMARY CONTAINER
SPECS:
6 in x 9 in
6 pages; 6 elements
manila envelopes
acetone image transfer, linocut stamps
deconstructed and reconstructed envelope filing
CAST BIOS
SPECS:
4.5 in x 4.5 in
20 pages
mohawk superfine paper, manila tagboard, arches heavyweight paper
laser printed, linocut stamps
perfect binding
SPECS:
4.5 in x 4.5 in
20 pages
mohawk superfine paper, manila tagboard, arches heavyweight paper
laser printed, linocut stamps
perfect binding
CREATIVE TEAM BIOS
SPECS:
3 in x 6 in
9 pages
mohawk superfine paper, binder rings
risograph, inkjet printed, linocut stamps
loose-leaf binding
SCRIPT
SPECS:
4 in x 6 in
54 pages
copy paper, manila tagboard, vellum, cardboard, rubber band, binder clip
laser printed, linocut stamps
accordian binding
SPECS:
4 in x 6 in
54 pages
copy paper, manila tagboard, vellum, cardboard, rubber band, binder clip
laser printed, linocut stamps
accordian binding
PRODUCTION IMAGES
SPECS:
2.5 in x 2.5 in
10 containers, 20 images
cyanotype treated paper, film negative, manila tagboard, plastic cover, embrodiery thread
cyanotype transfer, inkjet printed, linocut stamps
loose-leaf binding
INTERVIEWS
SPECS:
5 in x 3.5 in
3 containers; 5 pages, 7 pages, 3 pages
mohawk superfine paper, arches heavyweight paper, paper clips, binder
clip
inket printed, laser printed, linocut stamps
loose-leaf binding
SPECS:
5 in x 3.5 in
3 containers; 5 pages, 7 pages, 3 pages
mohawk superfine paper, arches heavyweight paper, paper clips, binder
clip
inket printed, laser printed, linocut stamps
loose-leaf binding
SONG LIST
SPECS:
6 in x 6 in
5 elements; 24 pages, 13 pages, 5 pages, 9 pages, 12 pages
manilla envelope, vellum, manila tagboard, rubber bands, binder
clips, paper clips
inkjet printed, linocut stamps
perfect binding
ABOUT
As an individual who works in both the visual and performing arts, I have always been frustrated by the lack of collaboration between these two mediums, specifically in regard to playbill design. I have experienced both highly experimental and progressive productions, as well as incredibly innovative and creative printed ephemera, yet rarely ever in tandem. I believe that if greater collaboration between these mediums existed, the experience of live performance would be immeasurably enhanced.
This artist book developed in response to a program I had been comissioned to design with the expectation that I would follow typical conventions. While this new, innovative design was not utilized to promote a production that was equally dynamic and new, I felt it was important for me as an artist to explore how I could bring performative artist books into the theatre space. This design aims to provethat there is a better way to design ephemera in order to engage and involve audiences more fully within the spirit of the production.
This proudction of Iphigenia Among the Taurians used the classic Greek story to create contemporary commentary on the ongoing border crises. When thinking about how this event could be translated visually and tangibly, the visual language of official government documents immediately came to mind. This connection was particularly exciting due to the implicit performative nature of documents being exchanged across borders. This reimagination strives to mimic the tactle and interactive qualities of document handling, utilizing a separate but cohesive compilation of various elements; this forces audiences to take things apart and sort manually. By engaging with tactics utilized by artists working in the book arts, the end design was far more engaging and truly embodies the message the production was trying to portray.
As an individual who works in both the visual and performing arts, I have always been frustrated by the lack of collaboration between these two mediums, specifically in regard to playbill design. I have experienced both highly experimental and progressive productions, as well as incredibly innovative and creative printed ephemera, yet rarely ever in tandem. I believe that if greater collaboration between these mediums existed, the experience of live performance would be immeasurably enhanced.
This artist book developed in response to a program I had been comissioned to design with the expectation that I would follow typical conventions. While this new, innovative design was not utilized to promote a production that was equally dynamic and new, I felt it was important for me as an artist to explore how I could bring performative artist books into the theatre space. This design aims to provethat there is a better way to design ephemera in order to engage and involve audiences more fully within the spirit of the production.
This proudction of Iphigenia Among the Taurians used the classic Greek story to create contemporary commentary on the ongoing border crises. When thinking about how this event could be translated visually and tangibly, the visual language of official government documents immediately came to mind. This connection was particularly exciting due to the implicit performative nature of documents being exchanged across borders. This reimagination strives to mimic the tactle and interactive qualities of document handling, utilizing a separate but cohesive compilation of various elements; this forces audiences to take things apart and sort manually. By engaging with tactics utilized by artists working in the book arts, the end design was far more engaging and truly embodies the message the production was trying to portray.