Introspection
Title
Introspection
Creator
Lee, Sydney
Abstract
How can you interpret a narrative when each of a book’s pages are laid out in front of you? I lay myself down, body and mind, so you can see. Introspection, a book comprising a hand-quilted folder and individual cards, is pieced together to form a few of my experiences of dealing with anxiety. My self-doubt and racing mind cause me to shut down without it being noticeable to the naked eye.
To finally lay out my thoughts on paper and show others what I feel, provides relief.
Using my hands to see myself through my eyes and notice the beauty in everything.
Even with the flaws of my impressions.
It contrasts the words that are looped against them.
Each individual piece of fabric is hand sewn together,
with needle and thread,
imperfectly tying fibers together,
and holding a variety of textures and hues.
Representing a scattered mindset, they are the safekeeping of anatomical renderings of graphite sketched and smeared on coarse paper, causing each bump and dip to shine uniquely in every environment. This portable project shows that wherever the mind goes, the body will too. And you will never know what a person is going through unless they open up to you.
To finally lay out my thoughts on paper and show others what I feel, provides relief.
Using my hands to see myself through my eyes and notice the beauty in everything.
Even with the flaws of my impressions.
It contrasts the words that are looped against them.
Each individual piece of fabric is hand sewn together,
with needle and thread,
imperfectly tying fibers together,
and holding a variety of textures and hues.
Representing a scattered mindset, they are the safekeeping of anatomical renderings of graphite sketched and smeared on coarse paper, causing each bump and dip to shine uniquely in every environment. This portable project shows that wherever the mind goes, the body will too. And you will never know what a person is going through unless they open up to you.
Date
2026
Citation
Lee, Sydney, “Introspection,” MU Libraries Digital Exhibits and Online Forums, accessed April 1, 2026, https://library.missouri.edu/exhibits/items/show/294.
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