XU BING ART COLLECTION-BOOK&COVER#06
Adobe Photoshop/InDesign
The book is structured with a balance of rational layout and poetic nuance. Navigational spreads, thematic sections, and chronological ordering help clarify content flow, while the design language maintains the “tension of language” and “cultural duality” found in Xu Bing’s work.
On the cover, Xu Bing’s iconic pseudo-script is layered over the romanized type “Xu Bing,” symbolizing his constant traversal between Chinese and Western modes of writing. Inside pages use white space, bilingual typography, and contrast in weight and scale to establish rhythm and hierarchy in reading.
This is a design exploration of how contemporary art can be read, archived, and visualized, and a reinterpretation of Xu Bing’s work within the context of publishing.