I am passionate about the power of art and its ability to transcend across mediums. This project was sparked by my deep admiration for Taylor Swift’s album titled Folklore, released in 2020. Folklore captivated me with its intricate storytelling, vivid imagery, and seamless blending of fantasy and reality. As I listened to the album, I found myself drawn into a rich narrative world, much like the immersive experience of reading a book. In this project, I explored the realm of bookbinding and transformed Swift’s album into a tangible lyrical anthology. Each spread is a careful curation of collage-like imagery and text, capturing the visual essence of each song, as described through the writing while maintaining the album’s original woodsy and whimsical aesthetic. This project is not only a tribute to Folklore but a personal exploration of the intersection of music, literature, and visual art.
This project was made possible through the University of Iowa School of Art and Art History Spotlight Grant Program. I was nominated by the faculty to represent the Graphic Design department and awarded a grant to develop a new creative project aimed at expanding my artistic practice into a new realm. Alongside eight other students from various disciplines, I co-directed a group Spotlight exhibition at the end of the semester.
Full Exhibition Display
Binding Detail
Cover Detail
"betty" Page Spread
Accompanying Poster Detail
"my tears ricochet" Page Spread
All Song Spreads
the one
cardigan
the last great american dynasty
exile
my tears ricochet
mirrorball
seven
august
this is me trying
illicit affairs
invisible string
mad woman
epiphany
betty
peace
hoax
