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Butterflies & Rosemary

My maternal grandmother passed away when I was 4. I have a single memory of her, where I’m sitting at her kitchen table eating pasta with oil and garlic. She left behind a collection of recipe cards, containing dozens upon dozens of recipes that she had made or collected over her life. It’s through these cards that my grandmother’s memory lives on. When I thought about these recipes and about the sole memory I have of her, I realized that the majority of my memories involve food. From eating Passatelli at Easter to eating simple tomato sandwiches on my back patio, my memories revolve around food. With this realization, and my continual desire to honor my grandmother, my thesis began with the idea of remaking the recipe book I was given. I wanted to use my passion for bookmaking to create something beautiful, a recipe book that my grandmother’s memory deserves. My thesis expanded to me giving my memories physical form, focusing on the positive and familial experiences I’ve had with food throughout my life. From the act of making pasta from scratch, to the process of getting pizza with my family, I want to share these memories with those around me.

Bio

Samuel Buchek is a graphic designer based in Connecticut, where he was born and raised.

He grew up with art and has done it for as long as he can remember. As he studied and worked as a designer, he discovered he has a passion and talent for book design, interactive design, and branding. He prides himself on his ability to work with his hands and combine interactivity and physicality. He has had the opportunity to work with brands such as Portland Hearts of Pine and Maine College of Art and Design, providing branding and interactive design work.