SELF INITIATED PROJECT
Book design
This personal project delves into the psychological shifts women experienced during the pandemic, exploring how isolation, reflection, and societal changes influenced their sense of self. The goal was to explore how post-Covid society, particularly women, might turn inward, seeking deeper connections through art and design.
Focusing on the portrayal of female bodies, predominantly nude, I drew inspiration from both historical art movements and contemporary artists who explore themes of vulnerability, freedom, and acceptance. Through interviews, I gathered emotional insights from women who experienced everything from loneliness and anxiety to a renewed sense of self-love and spirituality.
Experimenting with photography, collages, and cutouts, I reflected these themes by combining elements inspired by Art Nouveau’s organic forms and Kazimir Malevich’s Suprematism’s geometric abstraction. The project aimed to portray the female body as a symbol of freedom and rebellion, celebrating strength and spiritual growth.
To showcase the project’s art direction, I designed several book pages.
These pages were created to reflect the essence of the project, focusing solely on the visual identity and style.
The design choices emphasised a sense of fluidity, nature, and empowerment.
The final outcome was a book cover and accompanying pages that convey acceptance, courage, and self-reflection, while embracing women’s evolving role in post-pandemic art and society. This project highlights how the pandemic has reshaped how female identity is depicted, encouraging deeper exploration of personal and collective healing.
