Jewel Mathew
Jewel Mathew
Out of Sight
"Spy Book" This publication features the French spy Josephine Baker; in particular, a selection of covert operations undertaken by her during World War II. The Enigma code, deployed by the Germans, is used to reveal communications that would otherwise remain indecipherable.
"Designing Ghosts" Nature abounds with hidden patterns; some are visible under certain conditions; some disclose themselves only to the keenest observer. This project confounds the viewer. The seen is literally in their hands.
Out of Sight
Have you ever looked at a work of design and wondered if it contained some hidden meaning?We all keep secrets. Human history abounds with them. Some are seemingly impossible to crack. The world’s great mysteries lend meaning to our lives. They keep us going. I love secret sand tricks. I find them fascinating, which is why I like incorporating them into my work. There is always more than meets the eye, as the saying goes. Such is the nature of design work. There is always more to the seen/scene; an alternative way of looking; an unfamiliar perspective.Viewers have to make an effort to see what I have hidden. My work provokes curiosity and prompts viewers to venture beyond the surface in order to see what they otherwise might miss; and draw their own conclusions.