Book for Breathing
2017
Paper, binder's board, PVA adhesive
9 × 24.5 × 1.5 cm
3.5 × 9.6 × 0.6 in
Price on requestWhat appears to be an empty sheet of paper folded between two blank hardcovers is a book made for breathing—a lightweight fan that will rest in your palm. You can open and close it in a variety of accordion shapes, allowing you to experience a meditative pause, a moment away from the screen, a respite from peripheral noise.
Sébastien Jarquin
Brooklyn, NY, USA
PROFILE
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Sébastien Jarquin is a graphic designer and artist exploring what language looks like—storytelling, systems, and the crafting of dynamic reading experiences. His creative practice spans commercial and self-initiated projects manifested on screen, in print, and as physical objects. He holds a Bachelor of Communications Design from Pratt Institute and currently works as a designer at Loeb.nyc, mentoring early-stage companies and shaping their digital products and strategy. He also enjoys collecting rocks, scrap words, and printed materials.