FRUIT(ING) — Edition of 5

Prospectus PDF here

  • This book arts project initially originated from the conceptual word prompt of “Fruit.” As the concept was further explored I connected with the idea of the fruiting bodies of a mycelial network–or more commonly known as–mushrooms. I’ve always been fascinated by the interconnectedness of mushrooms and the science behind them.

    I amassed a collection of various mushroom species and created a series of macro photographs of 5 different species of mushrooms. These were then paired with a series of copper plate etchings created around abstractions of the various forms that mycelial networks take undergroud. Each of the 5 dos-a-dos openings contains letterpress type of the scientific name for the specific mushrooms.

    The inset glass corked vial contains a dried wild mushroom. This ephemeral element provides for an olfactory experience of earthy natural perfume. The inside cover of the cover lid contains the order of mushrooms featured, showing the common and scientific names. There is also a hand-stitched threaded network of mycelial structure covering the inner lid.

    Handset letterpress type in black, gold, and blind embossed Blado Italic 24pt and Cloister 24pt.

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A black hardcover box with a white label on top reading 'Fruit Tasting' in small print.
Close-up of a black box with a white label that reads "FRUIT (INC)".
Gold-colored necklace shaped like a tree branch, displayed in an open gray box with a label inside listing names of trees like oyster beech, linden, and lion's mane, with scientific names.
Decorative framed artwork featuring a constellation design made with small metallic pins and a card listing scientific names of animals.
Gray box labeled "FRUIT (LUNG)" containing a small vial.
A small glass vial containing pieces of dried, brown fig leaves and a cork stopper.
Close-up of a gray presentation box with a slot for a card or paper and a white label on top.
A collection of four hardcover books standing upright, with a gray, beige, and black color palette, one with a label reading 'Fruiting' on the front cover.
Open planner or notebook with a white page, laying on a white surface.
Open book displaying close-up photographs of mushrooms and a monochrome map or diagram.
A printed page featuring a black and white map with dark shaded areas on a white background, partially visible with a tie-dye patterned fabric in the background.
Open book showing a photograph of a cluster of mushrooms on the left page and a black and white abstract drawing of a tree with roots on the right page.
A vertically standing hardcover book titled 'Fruit (ing)' with a black, white, and beige cover, set against a plain white background.
Open book displaying a black and white photograph of a mushroom on the left page and a line drawing or map with roots or veins on the right page.
Open book displaying a close-up photograph of a white fluffy mushroom and a leaf art illustration with root pattern.
Open book showing black and white photographs, one of a cluster of mushrooms or fungi and another of a scientific illustration of plant roots.
Open book showing a photograph of white mushrooms on the left page and a black-and-white drawing of a tree with visible roots on the right page.