Layered is a multimedia research project centered around Read Hall, a building on MU’s campus with historical significance that was demolished in 2022. In its 120 years on campus, Read Hall served as the first women’s dormitory, an influenza hospital, student union, and home to many academic departments and student organizations. Layered aims to examine alternative forms of memorialization by honoring the legacy of Read Hall through three major elements: a risograph printed zine, a projection mapping installation, and finally, a virtual reality experience.
The risograph-printed zine explores safe spaces and women’s experiences on campus through the photovoice method. From that research, five major themes were identified and photographs taken by participants, along with discussion quotes, were included in the publication. The zine was printed using the RISO digital duplicator, a printing method that relies on multiple prints of ink layered on top of one another.
