SCAD Library Atlanta Special Collections

1st Place 

Shadow of My Grey Grandma by Ruiyu Chen 

Cyanotype 

Memories are distorted realities, just like shadow. And grey is ambiguity just like all of us. “Shadow of My Grey Grandma” tells contradictory stories about an important figure in my life, grandma, to mimic the ambiguity nature of memories and the grey areas of human beings. 

1st Place 

Shadow of My Grey Grandma by Ruiyu Chen 

Cyanotype 

Memories are distorted realities, just like shadow. And grey is ambiguity just like all of us. “Shadow of My Grey Grandma” tells contradictory stories about an important figure in my life, grandma, to mimic the ambiguity nature of memories and the grey areas of human beings. 

1st Place 

Shadow of My Grey Grandma by Ruiyu Chen 

Cyanotype 

Memories are distorted realities, just like shadow. And grey is ambiguity just like all of us. “Shadow of My Grey Grandma” tells contradictory stories about an important figure in my life, grandma, to mimic the ambiguity nature of memories and the grey areas of human beings. 

1st Place 

Shadow of My Grey Grandma by Ruiyu Chen 

Cyanotype 

Memories are distorted realities, just like shadow. And grey is ambiguity just like all of us. “Shadow of My Grey Grandma” tells contradictory stories about an important figure in my life, grandma, to mimic the ambiguity nature of memories and the grey areas of human beings. 

1st Place 

Shadow of My Grey Grandma by Ruiyu Chen 

Cyanotype 

Memories are distorted realities, just like shadow. And grey is ambiguity just like all of us. “Shadow of My Grey Grandma” tells contradictory stories about an important figure in my life, grandma, to mimic the ambiguity nature of memories and the grey areas of human beings. 

2nd Place

Behind the Door and Everything Else by Mada Jones 

Watercolor and serigraphy on Stonehenge, bound with fabric and lace. 

A catalogue of my memories and experiences from the summer sorted either behind the green glass door, or with everything else. The book’s pink pages settle into the soft and sweet while the story splays itself in illustration: poems, pictures, and patterns. Between the strawberries, swallows and deer, do you see me? 

2nd Place

Behind the Door and Everything Else by Mada Jones 

Watercolor and serigraphy on Stonehenge, bound with fabric and lace. 

A catalogue of my memories and experiences from the summer sorted either behind the green glass door, or with everything else. The book’s pink pages settle into the soft and sweet while the story splays itself in illustration: poems, pictures, and patterns. Between the strawberries, swallows and deer, do you see me? 

2nd Place

Behind the Door and Everything Else by Mada Jones 

Watercolor and serigraphy on Stonehenge, bound with fabric and lace. 

A catalogue of my memories and experiences from the summer sorted either behind the green glass door, or with everything else. The book’s pink pages settle into the soft and sweet while the story splays itself in illustration: poems, pictures, and patterns. Between the strawberries, swallows and deer, do you see me? 

2nd Place

Behind the Door and Everything Else by Mada Jones 

Watercolor and serigraphy on Stonehenge, bound with fabric and lace. 

A catalogue of my memories and experiences from the summer sorted either behind the green glass door, or with everything else. The book’s pink pages settle into the soft and sweet while the story splays itself in illustration: poems, pictures, and patterns. Between the strawberries, swallows and deer, do you see me? 

2nd Place

Behind the Door and Everything Else by Mada Jones 

Watercolor and serigraphy on Stonehenge, bound with fabric and lace. 

A catalogue of my memories and experiences from the summer sorted either behind the green glass door, or with everything else. The book’s pink pages settle into the soft and sweet while the story splays itself in illustration: poems, pictures, and patterns. Between the strawberries, swallows and deer, do you see me? 

3rd Place

Do You Realize How Magnificent You Are? by Avry McKinney 

Wet and Needle Felted Wool, Mixed Media, Embroidery 

Textile book displayed in diary format that showcases a range of techniques in a curated picture book. Book pages reflect some of my significant life experiences, thoughts, and other fragments from my early development that have evolved over the years and constructed my being. 

3rd Place

Do You Realize How Magnificent You Are? by Avry McKinney 

Wet and Needle Felted Wool, Mixed Media, Embroidery 

Textile book displayed in diary format that showcases a range of techniques in a curated picture book. Book pages reflect some of my significant life experiences, thoughts, and other fragments from my early development that have evolved over the years and constructed my being. 

3rd Place

Do You Realize How Magnificent You Are? by Avry McKinney 

Wet and Needle Felted Wool, Mixed Media, Embroidery 

Textile book displayed in diary format that showcases a range of techniques in a curated picture book. Book pages reflect some of my significant life experiences, thoughts, and other fragments from my early development that have evolved over the years and constructed my being. 

3rd Place

Do You Realize How Magnificent You Are? by Avry McKinney 

Wet and Needle Felted Wool, Mixed Media, Embroidery 

Textile book displayed in diary format that showcases a range of techniques in a curated picture book. Book pages reflect some of my significant life experiences, thoughts, and other fragments from my early development that have evolved over the years and constructed my being. 

3rd Place

Do You Realize How Magnificent You Are? by Avry McKinney 

Wet and Needle Felted Wool, Mixed Media, Embroidery 

Textile book displayed in diary format that showcases a range of techniques in a curated picture book. Book pages reflect some of my significant life experiences, thoughts, and other fragments from my early development that have evolved over the years and constructed my being. 

Honorable Mention 

Thoughts About Love From a Girl Who Doesn't Know Anything by Sharron Van 

Gold Leaf, Acrylic Paint, Colored Pencil, and Marker on Smooth Bristol 

A spiral book describing my relationship with love, science, and my asexuality. I made it to explain how I see the world and how I process everything around me through the concept that keeps the world turning, love. 

Honorable Mention 

Thoughts About Love From a Girl Who Doesn't Know Anything by Sharron Van 

Gold Leaf, Acrylic Paint, Colored Pencil, and Marker on Smooth Bristol 

A spiral book describing my relationship with love, science, and my asexuality. I made it to explain how I see the world and how I process everything around me through the concept that keeps the world turning, love. 

Honorable Mention 

Thoughts About Love From a Girl Who Doesn't Know Anything by Sharron Van 

Gold Leaf, Acrylic Paint, Colored Pencil, and Marker on Smooth Bristol 

A spiral book describing my relationship with love, science, and my asexuality. I made it to explain how I see the world and how I process everything around me through the concept that keeps the world turning, love. 

Honorable Mention 

Black Swan by Saba Saadatdar 

Seed paper, India ink treatment, cross stitch treatment, corset binding, tulle 

Movie script book - A typography book based on the movie Black Swan exploring the theme of obsession, particularly with perfection and success in a highly competitive world. It delves into the protagonist's struggle with her identity, as she navigates between her innocent, white swan persona and her darker, seductive black swan persona. The type in the book is set in Garamond Pro at 10/12. Printed on seed paper, corset binding, cross stitched title, and India ink treatment" 

Honorable Mention 

Black Swan by Saba Saadatdar 

Seed paper, India ink treatment, cross stitch treatment, corset binding, tulle 

Movie script book - A typography book based on the movie Black Swan exploring the theme of obsession, particularly with perfection and success in a highly competitive world. It delves into the protagonist's struggle with her identity, as she navigates between her innocent, white swan persona and her darker, seductive black swan persona. The type in the book is set in Garamond Pro at 10/12. Printed on seed paper, corset binding, cross stitched title, and India ink treatment" 

Honorable Mention 

Black Swan by Saba Saadatdar 

Seed paper, India ink treatment, cross stitch treatment, corset binding, tulle 

Movie script book - A typography book based on the movie Black Swan exploring the theme of obsession, particularly with perfection and success in a highly competitive world. It delves into the protagonist's struggle with her identity, as she navigates between her innocent, white swan persona and her darker, seductive black swan persona. The type in the book is set in Garamond Pro at 10/12. Printed on seed paper, corset binding, cross stitched title, and India ink treatment" 

Honorable Mention 

Secret Expressions by Lora Qiu 

Letter print, Etching, Screen print, UV ink and acrylic on Rives light 

This artist's book showcases the words spoken by most Asian parents to their children. Sentences visible only under UV light reveal the emotions that parents actually want to convey. 

Honorable Mention 

Secret Expressions by Lora Qiu 

Letter print, Etching, Screen print, UV ink and acrylic on Rives light 

This artist's book showcases the words spoken by most Asian parents to their children. Sentences visible only under UV light reveal the emotions that parents actually want to convey. 

Honorable Mention 

Secret Expressions by Lora Qiu 

Letter print, Etching, Screen print, UV ink and acrylic on Rives light 

This artist's book showcases the words spoken by most Asian parents to their children. Sentences visible only under UV light reveal the emotions that parents actually want to convey. 

Honorable Mention 

Natural Despite Intrusion by Caitlin Sellman 

Photography 

This handmade book explores the artist's journey growing up with scoliosis and the healing process of her recent spinal fusion surgery. Various creative writing elements accompany the images to expand on the personal journey of being a patient. The book has a common poetic thread, emphasizing metaphors of identity through diagnosis and overcoming challenges with overall physical appearance. 

Honorable Mention 

Natural Despite Intrusion by Caitlin Sellman 

Photography 

This handmade book explores the artist's journey growing up with scoliosis and the healing process of her recent spinal fusion surgery. Various creative writing elements accompany the images to expand on the personal journey of being a patient. The book has a common poetic thread, emphasizing metaphors of identity through diagnosis and overcoming challenges with overall physical appearance. 

Honorable Mention 

Natural Despite Intrusion by Caitlin Sellman 

Photography 

This handmade book explores the artist's journey growing up with scoliosis and the healing process of her recent spinal fusion surgery. Various creative writing elements accompany the images to expand on the personal journey of being a patient. The book has a common poetic thread, emphasizing metaphors of identity through diagnosis and overcoming challenges with overall physical appearance. 

Sculptural

Water Series by Jessica Watkins 

Clay, gauche, and marker on wood 

I am captivated by the ocean's chaotic allure, its serene tranquility, and whimsical beauty, which I seek to capture in my four-part doll series. The first doll depicts a woman entwined with fish amidst her hair, bound by ropes attempting to contain the liveliness of her unruly locks. A sea monster writhes through the depths with primal force, embodying the untamed power and mystery beneath the waves. Vibrant crabs contribute to the ocean's ecosystem and lively pulse of life. Lastly, a small vase symbolizes humanity's quest to contain the boundless liveliness of water. Through these dolls, I invite viewers to immerse themselves in the enchanting realm of the ocean, where fantasy and reality intertwine, and the spirit of life flows ceaselessly. 

Sculptural

Water Series by Jessica Watkins 

Clay, gauche, and marker on wood 

I am captivated by the ocean's chaotic allure, its serene tranquility, and whimsical beauty, which I seek to capture in my four-part doll series. The first doll depicts a woman entwined with fish amidst her hair, bound by ropes attempting to contain the liveliness of her unruly locks. A sea monster writhes through the depths with primal force, embodying the untamed power and mystery beneath the waves. Vibrant crabs contribute to the ocean's ecosystem and lively pulse of life. Lastly, a small vase symbolizes humanity's quest to contain the boundless liveliness of water. Through these dolls, I invite viewers to immerse themselves in the enchanting realm of the ocean, where fantasy and reality intertwine, and the spirit of life flows ceaselessly. 

Sculptural

Water Series by Jessica Watkins 

Clay, gauche, and marker on wood 

I am captivated by the ocean's chaotic allure, its serene tranquility, and whimsical beauty, which I seek to capture in my four-part doll series. The first doll depicts a woman entwined with fish amidst her hair, bound by ropes attempting to contain the liveliness of her unruly locks. A sea monster writhes through the depths with primal force, embodying the untamed power and mystery beneath the waves. Vibrant crabs contribute to the ocean's ecosystem and lively pulse of life. Lastly, a small vase symbolizes humanity's quest to contain the boundless liveliness of water. Through these dolls, I invite viewers to immerse themselves in the enchanting realm of the ocean, where fantasy and reality intertwine, and the spirit of life flows ceaselessly. 

Librarian's Choice

Inigo and Fezzik: A Princess Bride Love Story by Morgan Portillo 

BFK Rives 

This was based on The Princess Bride film script. I reinterpreted Inigo and Fezzik's friendship into a romance. I expressed their story exclusively through typography and special treatments. 

Librarian's Choice

Inigo and Fezzik: A Princess Bride Love Story by Morgan Portillo 

BFK Rives 

This was based on The Princess Bride film script. I reinterpreted Inigo and Fezzik's friendship into a romance. I expressed their story exclusively through typography and special treatments. 

Librarian's Choice

Inigo and Fezzik: A Princess Bride Love Story by Morgan Portillo 

BFK Rives 

This was based on The Princess Bride film script. I reinterpreted Inigo and Fezzik's friendship into a romance. I expressed their story exclusively through typography and special treatments. 

Viewers' Choice

RUST by Sichen Xin 

Cloth 

The story uses rusty objects as symbols of decay and forgotten connections, focusing on an old record player that brings back memories of the narrator's grandfather. He was a musician who lived through difficult times, including the Cultural Revolution and taught the narrator to play the piano, leaving a deep, lasting impression with Bach's Minuet. 

Viewers' Choice

RUST by Sichen Xin 

Cloth 

The story uses rusty objects as symbols of decay and forgotten connections, focusing on an old record player that brings back memories of the narrator's grandfather. He was a musician who lived through difficult times, including the Cultural Revolution and taught the narrator to play the piano, leaving a deep, lasting impression with Bach's Minuet. 

Viewers' Choice

RUST by Sichen Xin 

Cloth 

The story uses rusty objects as symbols of decay and forgotten connections, focusing on an old record player that brings back memories of the narrator's grandfather. He was a musician who lived through difficult times, including the Cultural Revolution and taught the narrator to play the piano, leaving a deep, lasting impression with Bach's Minuet.