The Perils of the Illusion of Community

Project Type

Book

Materials

Photoshop; glue; scrap board; embroidery thread; branch

All photos used for the collages were taken by me, words included, except for the front cover background, which is a manipulated photo of an abandoned K-Mart for sale from this website: https://rimarketplace.com/auction/397/vacant-former-kmart-milton-fl

Duration

Dimensions

42" x 24" when open; largest page is 18" x 24"

Date

2023

A study in shape, color, and narrative, this very large board book depicts growing up and getting out. Following a character with no particular name, this story is about change as opportunity, identity as fluid, and family as chosen.