Presence: its how we interpret the world around us.
Semiotics shows us that we understand presence through positive and negative space, color, tonality, and other signifiers.
This book cover applies these core concepts through iconography.
Each symbol can be broken down
into two parts: physical gesture
versus a visual metonym. Take for example the horse: its reins are illustrated by a person running, and the complete silhouette are that of a racing horse — distance and speed infers presence.
into two parts: physical gesture
versus a visual metonym. Take for example the horse: its reins are illustrated by a person running, and the complete silhouette are that of a racing horse — distance and speed infers presence.
Showing presence through relation makes the cover thematically
clear for any reader —
clear for any reader —
Light and shadow imply position,
and creating each symbol with colored acrylic makes the presentation tactile and there.
and creating each symbol with colored acrylic makes the presentation tactile and there.
A mockup showing presence through relation; without light the shadow wouldn't form.
A mockup showing presence through color contrast; without camoflauge the pink caterpillar is picked.
A mockup showing presence through position, showcasing geographical location as an indicator.
