Shattering Perspectives

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This 175+ page exhibition catalogue detailed the Gregory Allicar Museum of Art’s African Pottery collection housed at Colorado State University – the largest collection of African pottery in the United States. The front matter tells the history and story of the collection while the back matter details the collection in its entirety.
A mockup of the exterior covers of a Gregory Allicar Museum of Art catalogue titled, "Shattering Perspectives: A Teaching Collection of African Ceramics"

Drawing inspiration from the collection itself, the design of the Shattering Perspectives catalogue is warm and inviting, leveraging an asymmetrical three-column grid structure that allows for flexibility throughout the publication.

A mockup of a the cover of the Shattering Perspectives catalogue with an open spread titled, "Combining Fragments: Art History Methods and African Ceramics"

Color and Illustrations

The color palette pairs blue-green hues with earthy tans that reflect the collection and complement Colorado State University’s primary green.

Chapter spreads leverage linework illustrations that correlate with collection objects, adding visual interest to the design and showcasing the collection in a unique way.

A mockup of the "Foreword" spread in the Shattering Perspectives catalogue
A mockup of the "Unity in Clay: Exploring the Diverse Ceramic Traditions of the African Continent" spread in the Shattering Perspectives catalogue
A mockup of a spread in the Shattering Perspectives catalogue with four photos of pottery and four columns of text
A mockup of a spread in the Shattering Perspectives catalogue with two photos of pottery and four columns of text
A mockup of a spread in the Shattering Perspectives catalogue with various photos of pottery and two columns of text
A mockup of a Notes spread in the Shattering Perspectives catalogue

Catalogue

The back half of the publication features a full catalogue of the collection. A series of five main layouts were designed for the various sized objects to maximize the layouts.

A mockup of five catalogue spreads in the Shattering Perspectives catalogue

2023 Silver Award

Collegiate Advertising Awards

Contributors

  • Art Direction & Graphic Design: Alina Osika
  • Catalogue Section Design: Tony Balke
  • Project Management: Dee Heron
  • Editing: David M. M. Riep
  • Copy Editing: Lynn Boland & Madeleine Boyson
  • Photography: Gary Huibregtse
  • Printing: 1Vision