Growth is...
Fall 2025

Growth is... explores the concepts and themes surrounding growth, whether that be emotional or spiritual. Specfically focusing on the concept of growth as a non-linear journey that we all take. As water in the ocean, growth comes in a series of waves, where one day we can feel like we slip up, but in reality we are continuously moving forwards.

Structurally, the book is a combination of influences to reflect the concept in the actual presentation of the book. The structure was influenced by accordian style bookmaking and map folding. Combining these two together creates an alternative accordian style that allows for the book to be laid completely open while visually referencing waves.

The visuals are a reference to my own artist journey. Each panel is one digital collage of drawings. Each one contains 5 separate drawings layered together, speaking to my artist journey of starting out drawing than focusing on digital work. The idea of building these images also speaks to how we experience growth, through the build up of knowledge and community. 

Process
                                                        Soft pastel drawings that are combined digitally to create tiles.                                                                              

     
 
        Tiles are then placed into rows