For the Visual Text module of my MA, I created a book based on Welsh mythology. After struggling with the visual language, I landed on abstracted ink drawings and a focus on names to highlight the timeless element of mythology. The importance of language is also shown through the inclusion of Welsh and English.

For this project, I focused on the story of King March, creating a prototype and establishing a style that could be carried across multiple myths to create a boxset of Welsh stories. I wrote the story out in English and had to use an online translator for the Welsh. If I were to expand upon this project, I would like to collaborate with a Welsh author to have fluent versions in both languages. 

I bound a book of the story I completed. The binding is in black and white, like the content of the pages. The digital mock-ups show the pages more clearly.

I first began experimenting with typography and my usual illustrative style, but found that this approach placed the visuals in certain time periods. Mythology is timeless and I felt this should be reflected in my work. Therefore, inspired by Louis le Brocque's illustrations in 'The Táin', I decided to experiment with ink drawing and writing to achieve a more abstracted and timeless look.