"United We Rest" |
United We Rest by Kiernan Walshire I like to eat my lunch among the dead. In Union Cemetery, |
ABOUT THE POET Kiernan Walshire is a professional copywriter and lifelong Kansas City resident/fangirl. She has a B.S. in Journalism from the University of Kansas and resides in the Longfellow neighborhood with her husband and two toddlers. |
ABOUT THE ARTIST Cody Carnes is a graphic designer at Crux. With a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Northwest Missouri State, Cody brings a holistic understanding of branding and strategy to his design work. After graduation, Cody sought to transition to the creative side of marketing. He began working as a graphic design intern at Crux KC, quickly proved his worth and earned a full-time role. As a self-taught designer, Cody offers a fresh and unique perspective to his work. Over the past two and a half years at Crux, Cody has blended strategy from his marketing education with his distinct viewpoint allows him to deliver visually engaging and effective solutions for clients. ARTIST'S STATEMENT My intention for this poster was to showcase the scene in the poem of Union Cemetery in Kansas City. The inspiration for my interpretation stems from the desire to capture its unique essence of a place where the living and the departed coexist in a friendly and inviting manner. The central concept revolves around the notion of a smiling face that warmly welcomes all who enter this hallowed ground. I made an effort to include “easter eggs” throughout the poster that are direct callouts referenced in the poem. For example, the crow in the background or the rows of tombstones looking like teeth making up a smiling face. Through this imagery, I aim to convey a sense of comfort and acceptance, encouraging viewers to embrace the idea that cemeteries can be places of solace and connection. |
PRESENTED BY Young Friends of the Kansas City Public Library in collaboration with KC Streetcar and Crux KC |