Obliterative Splendor
Obliterative Splendor explores the early 20th century examinations of color in the animal kingdom. The publication was first inspired by the uncanny studies and prototype imagery of Abbott Thayer’s 1909 book titled, Concealed Coloration in the Animal Kingdom, which later went on to influence camouflage in the western world. The book showcases a series of hyperreal images developed in partnership with Appalachian State University’s Biology Department. The images are constructed using various new generative artificial intelligence tools to critique the modern image and its survival in present-day media.
Obliterative Splendor explores the early 20th century examinations of color in the animal kingdom. The publication was first inspired by the uncanny studies and prototype imagery of Abbott Thayer’s 1909 book titled, Concealed Coloration in the Animal Kingdom, which later went on to influence camouflage in the western world. The book showcases a series of hyperreal images developed in partnership with Appalachian State University’s Biology Department. The images are constructed using various new generative artificial intelligence tools to critique the modern image and its survival in present-day media.
2024
2-color risograph
black, bright gold
Printed on
French Kraft-Tone 80lb
cloth cover case bound hand sewn
8in x 10in, 144pp
edition of 30
2-color risograph
black, bright gold
Printed on
French Kraft-Tone 80lb
cloth cover case bound hand sewn
8in x 10in, 144pp
edition of 30
