THE BANSHEE

While there are many interpretations of The Banshee, many stories have been forgotten in time and I found that the visual representation has become stale and repetitive.

I chose to typographically explore interpretations of the Banshee and reconsider texts with a fresh visual narrative in attempt to revive the folklore. I collected newspaper columns on local sightings, along with songs and poetry for expressive typographic spreads. These expressive spreads create soundwaves and movement throughout and accounted for pacing between chapters.

The bulk of the publication consists of three chapters, each detailing the spirit that has never inhabited any material body. The first chapter describes the friendly Banshee, the second exhibiting sorrow and the third chronicles malevolence.

Natural photography envisions vague scenes described in the text - expanding on an atmospheric approach and builds pacing throughout
each chapter. Greyscale photography is considered with a blue hue for malevolence. The intent was for the publication to inhabit the storytelling and eerie aural atmosphere surrounding the Banshee; to foster the readers imagination.