Imagining the Self:
An art and science exploration of transformation
About the Book
Dive into the question, "How does nature transform?" with pages filled with black-and-white art of organisms and natural systems. Each set of four pages shares a strategy from nature and invites the reader to explore transformation in their lives.
Sample Pages
Exhibitions
November 1-30, 2023 - Felice Cafe, Edmonton.
Why this project?
The book began as a way of sharing research through illustration and story. Over time the content evolved to focus on the transformative power of nature and how can shape our lives. The goal with this project is to raise awareness of biomimicry and inspire local and international conversations around sustainable futures and the power of transformation.
Materials
The posters for the art show and the 1st Edition book both use sustainably-sourced materials made of post-consumer waste and hemp: showcasing the properties of this material and exploring it’s potential uses in printing and packaging.
What’s Next?
Lots of possibilities swirling right now, here are a few things we are thinking about:
Biomimicry videos:
Introduction to the biomimicry process and tools
Sharing my current and recently completed projects
Integrating AI into the research and design process
Diatom research (sneak peek here)
Design strategies and approaches learned from micro-algae
Miro board research and mindmap
Building typology inspired by diatoms
3D models and 3D prints of diatom shapes and structures
Art in the real world
A second version of the book
Lanterns, sculptures, gallery shows, public art projects
Design competitions and collaborations