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- Elisa Meloni
Elisa
Meloni
Silent Stories
Silent Stories is a three-part kinetic typography animation series that explores the expressive power of silence in non-verbal communication. Focusing on interpersonal relationships, the project reframes silence not as absence but as an intentional and meaningful form of expression. Each chapter examines a distinct function of silence: emotional bonding, embodied dialogue, and reflective clarity, demonstrating how silence can foster empathy, connection, and understanding.
Drawing on research in semiotics and interpersonal communication, the series highlights how gestures, expressions, and body language work in tandem with silence to convey complex emotions. The minimalist black-and-white aesthetic, inspired by early silent films, removes distraction and amplifies visual expression. Paper texture runs throughout, symbolising forms of communication left silent by choice but filled with meaning, while repetition reflects the echo of silent emotions over time.
By merging descriptive visuals with concise, rational language, Silent Stories offers an accessible yet multifaceted reflection on the subtle, often overlooked language of silence.
Vibrations
This publication explores the phenomenon of Vibrations, starting with the intricate communication of honeybees through their waggle dance and expanding into a visual study of sound waves. I constructed a tonoscope, a device designed to visualise frequencies, and used it to capture how rice and salt reacted to high-frequency music. This inspired a series of three animations that translate invisible sound into typographic patterns. The pictures of the tonoscope and animation frames are displayed throughout the book.
Blending science, art, and storytelling, the book makes complex ideas accessible through real-life examples. It begins with the familiar story of honeybees and then connects to the lived experiences of deaf individuals, highlighting percussionist Evelyn Glennie’s unique relationship with sound as vibration. A black-and-white colour palette reflects the sensory shift from hearing to feeling, emphasising texture, rhythm, and form. The book’s long rectangular shape echoes the wavelength of sound, reinforcing the connection between form and concept.
Aimed at curious readers, artists, young adults, the deaf community, and science enthusiasts, this work invites reflection on how vibration shapes communication beyond spoken language, transforming sound into a visual and tactile language.
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