Written in Bone is a multi-part conceptual project focussed on the representation of landscapes that have been significantly altered by mankind through the practices involved in the reaping of resources. The communication goal of this project was that landscapes require the same degree of moral care and concern as sentient beings for whom justice seems reserved.
In order for this focus to find expression, a form of pseudo-forensic anthropology, a specialized field combining osteology, anthropology and archaeology in the interest of identifying human remains that are no longer recognizable, was applied to these altered landscapes in an attempt to explore the seemingly contradictory yet symbiotic relationship between identity, as sameness and change over time and composition, as a form of fragility and initiate a change in attitudes towards land management as environmental protection.
For the purpose of this project, Salvamento Quarry was identified as victim. Salvamento Quarry is an abandoned granite quarry that was closed down to a combination of low-quality granite and improper mining practices.
Written in Bone is a multi-part conceptual project focussed on the representation of landscapes that have been significantly altered by mankind through the practices involved in the reaping of resources. The communication goal of this project was that landscapes require the same degree of moral care and concern as sentient beings for whom justice seems reserved.
In order for this focus to find expression, a form of pseudo-forensic anthropology, a specialized field combining osteology, anthropology and archaeology in the interest of identifying human remains that are no longer recognizable, was applied to these altered landscapes in an attempt to explore the seemingly contradictory yet symbiotic relationship between identity, as sameness and change over time and composition, as a form of fragility and initiate a change in attitudes towards land management as environmental protection.
For the purpose of this project, Salvamento Quarry was identified as victim. Salvamento Quarry is an abandoned granite quarry that was closed down to a combination of low-quality granite and improper mining practices.
JO-ANN CHAN
TINY TALES - LOCKDOWN COLLECTION
The Tiny Tales Lockdown Collection is a series of four zine anthologies produced for a group project by members of the Artist’s Book Club. The project was a response to set of creative exploration prompts that were interpreted through the lens of personal narratives. Each anthology includes three small thematically linked zines reproduced via risograph printing with the help of Dream Press.
Each zine anthology is hand-bound to an accordion spine, embossed and die-cut. Each is individually packaged and accompanied by a random selection of keepsakes and a care guide of risograph works.
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1
Volume one of four: Tales of travel
This zine anthology includes three zines, namely Penny thoughts, Wrinkles and Lucky stars.
vol.
2
Volume two of four: Tales of work
This zine anthology includes three zines, namely Masks, Longing for lazy days and Don't be a yes person.
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3
Volume three of four: Tales of home
This zine anthology includes three zines, namely Closing in, Making home and Chaos.
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4
Volume four of four: Tales of becoming
This zine anthology includes three zines, namely Not forgotten, On writing and life and The weight of sentimentality.
