ISTD: Putting Things in Order
This publication explores Wabi-Sabi and it's natural marks of time through a journey of growth to decay, allowing us to contemplate the impermanent nature of our surroundings. Inside are chapters from Andrew Juniper's The Japanese Art of Impermanence which I've visualised into typographic experiments depicting the transience of nature. I've also included family archives which have naturally aged over the years. This concept and project forced me to let go of my material attachment to them and appreciate their naturally imperfect form.
''Unlike the youth-fixated culture of the west, wabi-sabi welcomes the ageing process. According to wabi-sabi, objects only grow more fascinating and beautiful as they weather, warp, crack and rust. It’s about well-thumbed books, faded rugs and wood that’s been worn smooth – things that have been cared for and used time and time again.’’
- Emma Heath, The Way of Wabi-Sabi
