Author: Eva Jenčuráková
Title: Handwriting of the Author in the Artists Book of Poetry (Rukopis autora v autorskej knihe básní)
Institution: Technical University of Košice, Faculty of Arts, Department of Design (Fakulta umení Technickej univerzity v Košiciach, katedra dizajnu)
Study programme: Design (dizajn)
Language: Slovak (slovenský)
This thesis explores the integration of visual art and poetry to create a deeply personal and expressive work. The author investigates how handwritten text, illustrations, and poetry can combine in an artist’s book to convey thoughts and emotions authentically. The output of the thesis was printed book of poems consisting of 120 pages of authors poetry utilizing their personal handwriting and illustrations, and 120 empty pages, where author invites the reader to reflect on their own thoughts and experiences.
1. Level of Design
The design of the thesis is contains well-integrated multifaceted elements. Combining poems, handwritten texts, and illustrations creates a cohesive and balanced layout that aligns with the subject matter. The author originally intended to create a script font based in their handwriting for this project, however after further experimentation and contemplation decided against it – part for their inexperience with font creations, but mainly for authenticity, which is inevitably diminished in any such attempts.
2. Degree of Innovation
This work introduces an innovative approach by merging visual arts with poetry in an artist’s book format with personal approach. The author also included audio recording of a self-narrated audio, which further distinguishes the project, providing a multi-sensory experience.
3. Independence
The project demonstrates a strong capacity for independent work. The author has clearly led the creative process, developing both the theoretical and artistic aspects with minimal external guidance, which reflects well on their self-direction and commitment. The author was working with their own personal creative output since the beginning – their poetry, and they have build the rest on this basis.
4. Outline and Structure
The structure of the thesis well-organized. Each section builds logically on the last, guiding the reader through both the research and the creative process seamlessly. However there is no notable subdivision of bigger part into chapters, which might have provided better overview of the content.
5. Degree of Communication
The concepts were communicated in a way that is easy to follow. The work is highly personal and as such at times the texts are perhaps unnecessarily long. The author possess certain poetic flair in their written expression, which could have been on occasion toned down and reduced, given the academic context of the thesis.
6. Scope of the Work
The thesis addresses a broad range of relevant ideas, from the creative process to the study of interdisciplinary trends among young poets and artists. Research was conducted meticulously and included multiple methods, such as for example interviews of other poets ( young people with work yet unpublished) and deep analysis of relevant already published works. All this gives the work depth while keeping it focused on the main artistic goals.
7. Orthography and Accuracy
The text shows attention to spelling and grammar, with no significant errors. Author is obviously well versed in writing. The careful editing contributes to the professional quality of the work.
8. Literature
The literature used is relevant and thoughtfully chosen. The author based their work in relevant bibliography, only occasionally reaching for internet sources, when appropriate.
