Art Basel Miami Postcards
Collage│Art Basel Miami│Winter 2024
A postcard set inspired by different areas of Miami, made to complement “Who are you really?” exhibition by Lorena Knežević at Art Basel Miami.
At a Glance
- A postcard for each Miami neighborhood featured in the exhibition
- Short timeline - 5 days
- Made in Procreate and Illustrator
- Collage of original photography and found images
Context
I got a call from my friend Lorena a week before Art Basel Miami inviting me to be a part of her exhibition titled Who are you really?, at Blu Dot’s showroom in Design District. She was creating paintings inspired by different areas of Miami and wanted me to create a takeaway item visitors can bring home with them. After ideating, we decided a set of postcards would be an ideal solution - I can design and produce them in time, they are portable, displayable, and shareable.Process
Lorena shared her own moodboards, which helped ensure my interpretations of her chosen Miami neighborhoods are accurate and in line with her vision. I’ve visited Miami a number of times so I was familiar with the areas and their distinct characteristics. I used Procreate on iPad to combine my own photographs with found images. I love collaging and creating surrealist compositions, with clashing perspectives and proportions. I played with colors and textures in order to add dynamism and emphasize the energy of the specific neighborhood.
Final Product
The final set of postcards was displayed on a dresser, along with framed postcards that further integrated them in Lorena’s vision for Blu Dot’s showroom space. This was a busy entry/exit area which encouraged passer-bys to interact with the postcards and take their favorite home.It unintentionally became an exhibition piece that inspired discussion, as groups gathered and analyzed the collage elements trying to place where they recognize them from.
