Obvious State is a creative studio, their artwork and goods are inspired by beautiful language that has stood the test of time, poetry that stretches the imagination, and philosophy that prompts us to think deeply. Obvious State takes snippets of text from literature, philosophy, and poetry as inspiration for a visual response and illustration. 

“I want to do with you what spring does with the cherry trees.” – Pablo Neruda

From Neruda’s collection Veinte poemas de amor y una canción desesperada, an emotional and sensual exploration of love, infatuation and despair. Even his most sexually charged metaphors also contain an austere appreciation of beauty and nature, at once deeply personal and highly universal. In this illustration, Obvious State wanted to capture the human form as part of nature, and the universal longing of natural elements to merge together.

Product Details:

• Cover: 18pt recycled chipboard made from recycled content & books
• 32 college ruled sheets, uncoated 70# paper
• Pocket sized: 3.5 x 5 inches
• Saddle stitched with matching black staples
• Made in US in partnership with Scout Books.

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