This small simplistic Octavo book contains a single image of a feather on each page, with each feather differing in size, appearance and direction. The composition of placing a small feather image in the middle of a blank white page, provides a great focus on the symbolism of the object and therefore, this clearly shows the viewer the movement and change of each feather shape and direction.
The lack of writing throughout the book, provides a focus on the creative content and what the feather suggests. The title on the front ‘JAY’, suggests that this book is about an individual. Furthermore, feathers usually symbolise freedom and flight and it can be said that these images highlight an image of a soul travelling through the earth. The extension of this meaning is emphasised because the last page is not stuck to the end of the book which shows that this that the feather (the soul) is meant to continue flowing in its direction as the other pages are stuck together using glue.
Overall, the simplicity of the book with its lack of typography, simple dark navy cover and white pages highlights its deep meaning which shows how the focus lies in the creative image of the travelling feather and this symbolism is indicated through the way the image is put in the centre amongst clear space on the page.
Patel's Philosophies 