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The Red Thread
Mercuria Vol. 1 — Chapter 5
The Red Thread explores color as a powerful symbol of connection—from the blood that circulates within us to the magma flowing through our planet to the ominous beauty of wildfire skies. Interweaving science, storytelling, and symbolism, the introductory essay delves into the expansive relationship between red and mercury across diverse fields from ancient mythology, archaeology, and alchemy to botany, geology, and chemistry.
The chapter includes artworks by Marina Berio, Robert Canali, Caleb Churchill, Stephanie Cortazzo, Balarama Heller, Kim Hoeckele, Robert Minervini, Leslie Mutchler, Heather M. O'Brien-Takahashi, Klaus Pichler, Stephanie Stamatis, John Steck Jr., Jason Urban, and Chiara Zonca, alongside archives from the NYPL Picture Collection Volcanoes folder.
Production Notes
Trim Size: 7.625x10.5 in
Page Count: 72
Binding: Perfect Bound
Format: Paperback
Printing: 4 Color
Paper Stock: 80#T Smooth Natural
Cover Material: 100#C Colorplan (Bright Red)
Cover Printing: 4 Color + White Ink
Cover Foil: Metallic (Red)
Essay: Christina Labey
Photo Edit: Christina Labey
Copy Edit: Elissa Rabellino
Design: Studio Elana Schlenker
Custom Logotype: Jacob Wise
Publication Date: October 2025
Edition Size: Open Edition
The Red Thread
Mercuria Vol. 1 — Chapter 5
The Red Thread explores color as a powerful symbol of connection—from the blood that circulates within us to the magma flowing through our planet to the ominous beauty of wildfire skies. Interweaving science, storytelling, and symbolism, the introductory essay delves into the expansive relationship between red and mercury across diverse fields from ancient mythology, archaeology, and alchemy to botany, geology, and chemistry.
The chapter includes artworks by Marina Berio, Robert Canali, Caleb Churchill, Stephanie Cortazzo, Balarama Heller, Kim Hoeckele, Robert Minervini, Leslie Mutchler, Heather M. O'Brien-Takahashi, Klaus Pichler, Stephanie Stamatis, John Steck Jr., Jason Urban, and Chiara Zonca, alongside archives from the NYPL Picture Collection Volcanoes folder.
Production Notes
Trim Size: 7.625x10.5 in
Page Count: 72
Binding: Perfect Bound
Format: Paperback
Printing: 4 Color
Paper Stock: 80#T Smooth Natural
Cover Material: 100#C Colorplan (Bright Red)
Cover Printing: 4 Color + White Ink
Cover Foil: Metallic (Red)
Essay: Christina Labey
Photo Edit: Christina Labey
Copy Edit: Elissa Rabellino
Design: Studio Elana Schlenker
Custom Logotype: Jacob Wise
Publication Date: October 2025
Edition Size: Open Edition