For this project, I was tasked with making a new book cover for Franz Kafka's Metamorphosis. I knew I wanted to go with a more abstract cover because the book is so well known, but still communicate the major themes and tone of the novel. I experimented with different materials and found that a combination of ink, water, and oil resulted in some compelling images. I printed out the title in different weights and sizes, put a sheet of acrylic over top it, and manipulated the wet materials on top of the acrylic. The natural forms of the ink, oil, and water created the sense of transformation, expansion, and overall metamorphosis. I decided that the murky mix of black and red ink created a muddy shade that helped establish the feelings of filth, guilt, and disgust in the novel.