BOOK STACKS – CONCEPTUAL ART EXERCISE
For this assignment, I first began by pulling out every single book I own from my bookshelf. I carefully considered each book title and began to create stacks that might work together. I cringed at the variety of titles and series in my collection, because many of these are from when I was younger. Still, it was a fascinating way to reflect on the novels I enjoyed in the past compared to the books I’m reading today.
Stack 1 – “Bibliophile”
I got the inspiration to arrange all of my books with just the term “Bibliophilia” visible for my first book stack after I noticed it on one of my sticker books. A bibliophile means someone who loves books, and being a book lover myself, I am showcasing my passion with this ridiculously huge stack from my collection.
Stack 2 – “Catastrophe Unleashed”
I wanted to attempt to use the book titles to tell a story for the following two stacks. This one has the plot of “Ungifted” “Magicians” who unintentionally cause a fire, which results in a “City of Ashes.” If there was a book that came between “The Magicians” and “Catching Fire” that suggested something went wrong, I believe the message would be conveyed more effectively.
Stack 3 – “A Peaceful Life”
I particularly liked the title “Gardening in the Tropics” and wanted to use it in the story for my last stack. The narrative revolves around Emma, who leads a tranquil, picture-perfect existence just tending to her tropical garden and braiding sweetgrass. Although sweetgrass is unrelated to the tropics, just thinking about it evokes a calming feeling within me, which is the vibe I wanted this piece to portray.
TORONTO TRIP
