Stack of black books with gold lettering and abstract artwork on the cover.

Maya Visnyei, Book 2

Book Design

2019

Conceived as a companion piece to the photography promo Maya Visnyei and Awake collaborated on in 2018, this second piece focused on two distinct colour palettes - black and gold. Moody, dramatic photography takes centre stage along with a print format that allows the viewer to experience both separate “books” simultaneously. Visit weareawake.ca/maya-visnyei-photography to compare and contrast the first volume in the series against this latest piece.

  • An image of the Cultural Center.

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  • An image of the Cultural Center.

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  • Open photo book showing black and white images of a stormy sky over water, candles on a tray, and a decorative mirror in a room.

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  • A photograph of a book open to a page with a picture of a blonde braided hair wig on a white surface.

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  • Open photo book showing a person holding a glass of what appears to be white wine or champagne, with a sprig of herbs garnishing it, sitting at a table with a blurred background.

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  • Open book with images of food dishes, including skewered slices of cured meat on the right page and a pile of sliced cured meat on the left page, on a white surface with black booklets in the background.

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  • Open book showing a photograph of black mussels in a bowl on a dark surface, with a spoon, surrounded by black glossy beads or sequins on the pages and backdrop, laid on a white marble surface.

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  • Open photo book showing outdoor landscape with palm trees and cloudy sky on the left page, and a close-up of rotten food or a moldy dish with greenish mold, shells, and melted cheese on the right page.

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  • Open magazine displaying interior and food photography, lying on a marble surface.

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  • Open photo album with black pages on a white marble surface, showing interior images including a bathroom with a vintage bathtub, bidet, and ornate mirror.

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  • Stack of promotional cards with a dark background, featuring a colorful image of a bird and text in gold, laid on a white marble surface.

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A collage of nine photographs showing various art books and mini photo albums, some open to reveal pages with images of art and objects, others closed or partially open.