Layers of Grief
A publication exploring the universal concept of grief, deconstructing the myths associated with the taboo subject.
The Challenge
This self-initiated project revolved around distorting the taboo, taking misunderstood or undiscussed topics and experimenting with them through both digital and analogue techniques. I refined my focus down to grief, a concept often avoided in conversation for fear of creating an uncomfortable situation.
‘Layers of Grief’ is a publication that explores grief from a unique angle, shedding light on its universality and deconstructing common myths associated with the taboo subject, using a combination of sculpture, typography, and graphic elements. The publication was inspired by text from 'A Grief Observed' by C.S. Lewis.
The Journey
From conversations with a grief specialist and the public, I identified key insights and misconceptions to explore graphically.
Through physical experimentation, I began to visualise the feeling of carrying around grief in day-to-day life, portraying the weight using cement as a material.
My final outcome would be a publication that deconstructs the experience of grief, representing the concept using art direction, sculpture, graphics and photography. Inspired by my earlier experiment on visualising the weight of grief with jewellery, I wanted to keep the theme of cement throughout the publication, as it appropriately conveys a sense of waiting and heaviness.
The Outcomes
