GRÉIBHLÍ

This record sleeve represents adulthood versus the hidden or lost childhood in the poem Gréibhlí by Alan Titley. A vinyl record is an object that immediately conjurs nostalgia and this piece taps into that.

The look of the piece is a hint at digital aesthetic on the analogue format. It is a graphic representation of adult responsibilities versus the carefree imagination and adventure of childhood. It is takes advantage of the large format of the 12 inch record sleeve to produce a striking graphic that will catch the eye and imagination of record collectors.

The black and white cover represents the black and white cold hard reality of adulthood. The multi-coloured pocket represents childhood imagination. It suggests crayons in the spectrum of colours used. The bars also hint at the graphic equalizers on stereos that show a digital representation of analogue sound on a turntable. The white over white text represents the loss of childhood and the sense that it is something that has disappeared over time.

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