Spill The Beans
A turn of phrase.
A turn of phrase.
In a modern context, to ‘spill the beans’ is to divulge a hidden truth. Whereas, in old English the term ‘spillan’ meant to spill blood, kill or destroy something of value. With the intent to restore the original connotations of this phrase I have selected three classic stories from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, and revealed the plot of the narrative over the text, thus destroying the story.
The project is a response to the way in which information is treated in modern society. A reflection of how the boundaries between public and private information have come to collide through gossip, tabloid and social media.
The project is a response to the way in which information is treated in modern society. A reflection of how the boundaries between public and private information have come to collide through gossip, tabloid and social media.
The final piece is a series of three A1 posters each with the full text of each story digitally printed at a readable size. The plot has been silk-screen printed over the top in a blood-red ink. Alongside each poster I have designed a corresponding book jacket, which also reveals the plot.
Limited Edition posters are available to buy on Etsy.com
http://www.etsy.com/shop/ParisDesign1989
http://www.etsy.com/shop/ParisDesign1989
