Object As Letter

This project challenged us to create typography with everyday objects. It forced me to think outside the box and go outside my comfort zone. For the small scale, I decided on the statement “True North.” I knew I wanted this to be in an outside setting, and that I wanted to use my compass as an O. This idea was inspired by my mom. She and I love exploring and hiking the outdoors together, and both have a love for compasses. In order to find the rest of the pieces to form these words, I searched outside at a local Duluth park for items that would fit these letters. I first took this picture by setting the letters against a rock in the woods. However, I decided to retake the photo and take it a step further. I took all of these letters and hot-glued them to a piece of acrylic. Then I brought this piece back to Lester Park and took a photo of it in front of many different backdrops.

2024

Typography Exploration
Multimedia Integration

For the large scale version of this project I decided on organizing rubber ducks into the statement “Stay Afloat.” This piece stands over 4 feet long and is held together by hot glue, popsicle sticks, and green wire. I brought this to Twin Ponds in Duluth and photographed it in the water from the top of the bridge. I then brought it to a couple different areas like the beach of the pond, and also to the bottom of the waterfall to photograph. I think that both the small scale and large scale photographs turned out better than expected and I am very proud of the outcomes and the different versions of each.