I’m excited to announce the publication of Cicada Sounds, a project in development between 2023 and 2025. This book showcases a remarkable collaboration between Kee and Lisa Armstrong of Shape Shift Press, blending our shared passion for experimental printmaking and design. It invites viewers to slow down and immerse themselves in the assemblage. The mediums of collage—through image and sound—along with spatial elements, served as the palette for Kee and Lisa’s sound project Cicada Sounds. This publication offers a glimpse into that space. Cicadas became a muse, symbolizing persistence, time, and memory.
Behind the Process
Every element of this edition was crafted with care.
Structure & Materials: The book is housed in blue tabbed folders, reminiscent of archival systems and how we store time.
Printing Method: We chose Risograph printing for its layered, imperfect qualities that reflect the irregular beauty of nature. Each page was printed with multiple passes, creating subtle variations.
Hand Assembly: After printing, we spent countless hours cutting, folding, and organizing everything by hand, ensuring every detail was intentional.
First Edition 50
Blue tabbed folders (11.75 x 9.5 in | 29.8 x 24.1 cm)
French Paper 70lb text + 80 lb Cover
26 pages Risograph printed (Fed blue, Flo Orange, Yellow, Aqua, Scarlet,+ Black)
