Letters:
Constructed, Deconstructed, and Reconstructed: 

Following our exploration of numbers and their universal power, this project turns its attention to letters—symbols that form the foundation of communication in the Western world (A-Z). While numbers offer a sense of clarity and structure, letters introduce a new layer of complexity, serving as the building blocks of language itself.

This series isn’t about words or meanings per se; rather, it’s an investigation into the shapes that construct language—the 26 letters of the alphabet. Much like how numbers (0-9) construct the framework of mathematics, these letters shape everything we communicate. Yet, the act of communicating is anything but simple. Behind every word we speak or write are billions of neurons firing in our brains, turning abstract thought into recognisable symbols. These symbols, in turn, trigger the same neurological patterns in another person’s mind, bridging understanding through a system of shared shapes.

In Letters: Constructed, Deconstructed, and Reconstructed, we break down the forms of each letter, rearranging and reconstructing them into new shapes that push the boundaries of what is familiar. As with numbers, these reconstructed forms are unfamiliar yet strangely recognisable, challenging us to reconsider the symbolic power of the alphabet.

This exploration offers a visual representation of how something as simple as the letters of the alphabet can hold immense complexity. By deconstructing the basic shapes that allow us to communicate, we aim to reveal the depth and intricacy that lies beneath the surface of every word—making the invisible, visible. Through this process, we draw connections between the symbolic power of letters and numbers, and the neurological complexity of communication itself.