Hi all, I hope you're well!
As the "Metamorphosis" project nears completion, I'm sharing with you a sneak peek of Gregor Samsa's bedroom.
"The Metamorphosis" (original German title: "Die Verwandlung"), was written by the great, Prague-born novelist and short-story writer Franz Kafka, who's regarded as one of the most influential figures of 20th-century literature. It was first published in 1915, and this is a personal tribute to both writer and book.
The story is centered around Gregor Samsa, a travelling salesman who wakes up one day to find he has transformed into a giant bug. The project is a 1:12 scale reproduction of Samsa's bedroom, where most of the story takes place.
"The Metamorphosis" (original German title: "Die Verwandlung"), was written by the great, Prague-born novelist and short-story writer Franz Kafka, who's regarded as one of the most influential figures of 20th-century literature. It was first published in 1915, and this is a personal tribute to both writer and book.
The story is centered around Gregor Samsa, a travelling salesman who wakes up one day to find he has transformed into a giant bug. The project is a 1:12 scale reproduction of Samsa's bedroom, where most of the story takes place.
Above: sneak peek into Samsa's bedroom through his bedroom window.
Below: partial view of the room as seen from the main entrance door.
Given that Kafka's novella wasn't originally published as a picture book, you will understand that this rendering is based on how I personally 'saw' it while reading the story. Which, of course, can be quite different than your image of it, if you happen to know the book. In any case, this one was definitely on my bucket list, so I'm happy to see it worked out!
More to follow soon, so please keep an eye on this blog if you're interested in the 'Kafkaesque'!
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Just by seeing a sneak peek of the project, I can tell that it is going to be great like all your other works. Can't wait to see it!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Rebecca!! I hope to live up to your expectations... :)
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