This project was based on the age old Seven Deadly Sins, but I based mine on ‘the sins of youth’, a more modern take on Pride, Envy, Lust, Wrath, Sloth, Greed and Gluttony. The illustrations are based on song lyrics that I felt envoked each of the sins, making them purposefully ambiguous in order for the viewer to have their own take on them. They are a mix of pencil, paint, sewing and photoshop, a truly eclectic and experimental project.
I also made the final piece into a handmade book; the idea being that it was a tactile thing, something you wanted to hold and explore. It was my first foray into bookmaking and wasn’t without it’s challenges, but I loved it and hope to do more. Click on the thumbnails to see the larger images.
