I designed the exhibition catalogue for Alien Nations (2017), a themed group exhibition at the Lehman College Art Gallery curated by Bartholomew F. Bland and Yuneikys Villalonga. As the first catalogue in a series of themed publications for the gallery, the project set out to establish a visual language capable of supporting concept-driven exhibitions.

The exhibition explored alienation as a contemporary condition, which guided a design approach rooted in isolation, distance, and a subtly surreal atmosphere. Drawing from visual cues present in works by artist Carla Gannis, I treated alienation as a kind of distorted filter on reality, developing expressive hero pages built from isolated, unordered details to establish tone.

A vertical orange titling system provided both clarity and visual presence, supporting the exhibition’s bold narrative voice while anchoring the layouts. Throughout the book, the design balanced expressive moments with restraint, ensuring that no single element dominated the reading experience.

The catalogue remained clean and breathable so that each artist’s work could stand clearly within the design. Editorial Director Linda Locke was closely involved during the design phase, offering insights that helped refine and elevate the final publication.