Nature’s Eyes Zine
This zine tells a linear story of an individual’s perspective on nature while growing up. The animals start cartoonish with less dimension, then progressively increase in detail, and in harmful impact from humanity. The story begins with childlike wonder toward nature and ends with irreversible consequence, if no action is taken.
The giraffe and bison are placed side-by-side on pages 1 and 2. They possess a simple, flatter design that suggests a more childlike and cartoonish innocence. These animals are Spencer's childhood favorites from Africa and America, respectively. They are both prey, to bring a more safe and inviting tone.
Pastels on paper 16 1/2” x 11”
Continuing the selection of a foreign and American animal, the tiger and Grizzly bear are chosen as endangered animals. An awareness of nature's fragility when combating humanity is beginning to be understood with age. Detail is now added and both are predators with frontal eyes watching the viewer, unlike the eyes of the prey previously.
Pastels on paper 16 1/2” x 11”
The final side-by-side page shows the direct impact of humanity on nature. This shows full awareness of the harm being done and maturity to find ways to act on it. Black and white were chosen to isolate the threat to the animal, coloring each distinctly in part of the orange-blue color scheme carried throughout the zine. These two animals are greatly impacted by humans in their respective habitats of Africa and America.
Pastels on paper 16 1/2” x 11”
Front cover of zine, depicting gorilla with playful youthfulness, very naive and unaware of the reality of the world.
Pastels on paper 16 1/2” x 11”
Back cover of zine, depicting gorilla with aged fur and a pained grimace, the result of maturing and seeing the world as it is.
Pastels on paper 16 1/2” x 11”
Full version of gorilla once zine is opened. A primate was chosen for the cover to better reflect humanity.
Pastels on paper 16 1/2” x 22”