POETICS OF FRAGILITY

The Poetics of Fragility is a transmedia, bilingual exploration of the texture, vitality, and aesthetics of fragility by Nicolás Grandi and Lata Mani. The project encompasses a film, an artist book, and a website, each offering a unique perspective on the theme.

The film, shot in the San Francisco Bay Area, interweaves stories of bodily frailty with optical vignettes of nature’s delicacy, reclaiming fragility as intrinsic to existence. It features internationally renowned scholar-activist Angela Davis, acclaimed playwright and critic Cherrie Moraga, and Nora Cortiñas, a founding member of Madres de Plaza de Mayo Linea Fundadora, among others.

The artist book, which I helped design and create, reimagines the script and project as a tactile experience, incorporating process notes, critical essays, and artistic responses. Drawing inspiration from Gestalt design principles, it features experimental typography, digital collages, and stills from the film to create an interactive visual, conceptual, and sensory print experience.