A visual timeline of the history of music, told through its physical media from 1877 to the present.
This was part of my exhibition "The Art of Noise," which was on display in Renfro Library at Mars Hill University, NC, for the 2016-17 and…
For my 2018-2020 exhibition "Game On" at Renfro Library, Mars Hill University, NC, I created large directional signs identifying themed areas. These were generally 18" wide and mounted on foamcore.
These two exhibit cases (and their accompanying "swoosh") feature a more granular look at the past 140+ years of physical music media than I was able to include in the wall-length Timeline. Mostly this is because the media are increasingly small as the timeline progresses,…
Record collectors and aficionados of packaging prowess know that the luxurious gatefold designs of vinyl LPs in the 1970s absolutely dominated... in terms of physical size if nothing else.
This was part of my exhibition “The Art of Noise,” which was on display in Renfro…
2016 was a brutal year for pop fans of several generations, as we bid unexpected farewells to Prince and David Bowie. As a longtime fan of both, it was my obligation and honor to showcase some of their visuals in my music exhibition.
Though I…
These are a few frames from my exhibition "The Art of Noise."
Jim Flora was part of the vanguard of great LP cover designers of the 1950s and '60s. This frame features six of my favorites.
Jim Flora LP covers
Max Richter's Sleep unfolds over 8…
A themed collage of album covers from "The Art of Noise" exhibition (2016-18). It was satisfying to collect such a breadth of affection in such a small space, including diversity of race, age, and orientation.
To accompany this frame, I showcased John Lennon and Yoko…