47 Dreams

47 Dreams is an article from the journal Quadrivium, Issue 1. The journal can be found here in NSUWorks.

This book structure communicates 47 different dreams that Shuster recorded over a three-month period of time. This installation explores issues of authority in graphic design by functioning as an interactive, self-referential book form, which communicates Shuster's personal experiences without fulfilling any commercial tasks. The piece is created from a variety of handmade papers, adhered together to create a paper quilt, displayed on a twin bed frame. An accompanying paper pillowcase functions as a dream index. Each of the 47 quilt squares encloses a booklet that can be removed for reading by the viewer. Each booklet consists of four panels, in an accordion-folded format. The four panels consist of 1) notes from what Shuster can remember of her dream, 2) an analysis of that dream, 3) illustrations of some aspect of the dream and 4) her personal interpretation of the analysis. The cover of each booklet has been letterpress printed with a number corresponding to the dream index, allowing the viewer to pick by title the dream(s) they wish to learn more about.

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1. Tipped Elevator

Tennille Shuster

This is a portion of Tennille Shuster's art piece, "47 Dreams" which is in the Nova Southeastern University journal Quadrivium, Volume 1. More can be seen of the piece in the journal, located here: http://nsuworks.nova.edu/quadrivium/vol1/iss1.
2. Near Miss

Tennille Shuster

This is a portion of Tennille Shuster's art piece, "47 Dreams" which is in the Nova Southeastern University journal Quadrivium, Volume 1. More can be seen of the piece in the journal, located here: http://nsuworks.nova.edu/quadrivium/vol1/iss1.
3. Golf Lesson

Tennille Shuster

This is a portion of Tennille Shuster's art piece, "47 Dreams" which is in the Nova Southeastern University journal Quadrivium, Volume 1. More can be seen of the piece in the journal, located here: http://nsuworks.nova.edu/quadrivium/vol1/iss1.
4. Forgotten Class

Tennille Shuster

This is a portion of Tennille Shuster's art piece, "47 Dreams" which is in the Nova Southeastern University journal Quadrivium, Volume 1. More can be seen of the piece in the journal, located here: http://nsuworks.nova.edu/quadrivium/vol1/iss1.
5. Trip to Dubai

Tennille Shuster

This is a portion of Tennille Shuster's art piece, "47 Dreams" which is in the Nova Southeastern University journal Quadrivium, Volume 1. More can be seen of the piece in the journal, located here: http://nsuworks.nova.edu/quadrivium/vol1/iss1.
6. Daughter Dolls

Tennille Shuster

This is a portion of Tennille Shuster's art piece, "47 Dreams" which is in the Nova Southeastern University journal Quadrivium, Volume 1. More can be seen of the piece in the journal, located here: http://nsuworks.nova.edu/quadrivium/vol1/iss1.
7. No Visibility

Tennille Shuster

This is a portion of Tennille Shuster's art piece, "47 Dreams" which is in the Nova Southeastern University journal Quadrivium, Volume 1. More can be seen of the piece in the journal, located here: http://nsuworks.nova.edu/quadrivium/vol1/iss1.
8. Graveyard

Tennille Shuster

This is a portion of Tennille Shuster's art piece, "47 Dreams" which is in the Nova Southeastern University journal Quadrivium, Volume 1. More can be seen of the piece in the journal, located here: http://nsuworks.nova.edu/quadrivium/vol1/iss1.
9. Minnesota Move

Tennille Shuster

This is a portion of Tennille Shuster's art piece, "47 Dreams" which is in the Nova Southeastern University journal Quadrivium, Volume 1. More can be seen of the piece in the journal, located here: http://nsuworks.nova.edu/quadrivium/vol1/iss1.
10. Doggie Door

Tennille Shuster

This is a portion of Tennille Shuster's art piece, "47 Dreams" which is in the Nova Southeastern University journal Quadrivium, Volume 1. More can be seen of the piece in the journal, located here: http://nsuworks.nova.edu/quadrivium/vol1/iss1.
11. Kira's Bug

Tennille Shuster

This is a portion of Tennille Shuster's art piece, "47 Dreams" which is in the Nova Southeastern University journal Quadrivium, Volume 1. More can be seen of the piece in the journal, located here: http://nsuworks.nova.edu/quadrivium/vol1/iss1.
12. Taste Test

Tennille Shuster

This is a portion of Tennille Shuster's art piece, "47 Dreams" which is in the Nova Southeastern University journal Quadrivium, Volume 1. More can be seen of the piece in the journal, located here: http://nsuworks.nova.edu/quadrivium/vol1/iss1.
13. Confrontational Woman

Tennille Shuster

This is a portion of Tennille Shuster's art piece, "47 Dreams" which is in the Nova Southeastern University journal Quadrivium, Volume 1. More can be seen of the piece in the journal, located here: http://nsuworks.nova.edu/quadrivium/vol1/iss1.
14. Record Store

Tennille Shuster

This is a portion of Tennille Shuster's art piece, "47 Dreams" which is in the Nova Southeastern University journal Quadrivium, Volume 1. More can be seen of the piece in the journal, located here: http://nsuworks.nova.edu/quadrivium/vol1/iss1.
15. Dirty Bedroom

Tennille Shuster

This is a portion of Tennille Shuster's art piece, "47 Dreams" which is in the Nova Southeastern University journal Quadrivium, Volume 1. More can be seen of the piece in the journal, located here: http://nsuworks.nova.edu/quadrivium/vol1/iss1.
16. Training

Tennille Shuster

This is a portion of Tennille Shuster's art piece, "47 Dreams" which is in the Nova Southeastern University journal Quadrivium, Volume 1. More can be seen of the piece in the journal, located here: http://nsuworks.nova.edu/quadrivium/vol1/iss1.
17. Babies with Guns

Tennille Shuster

This is a portion of Tennille Shuster's art piece, "47 Dreams" which is in the Nova Southeastern University journal Quadrivium, Volume 1. More can be seen of the piece in the journal, located here: http://nsuworks.nova.edu/quadrivium/vol1/iss1.
18. Cash Poor

Tennille Shuster

This is a portion of Tennille Shuster's art piece, "47 Dreams" which is in the Nova Southeastern University journal Quadrivium, Volume 1. More can be seen of the piece in the journal, located here: http://nsuworks.nova.edu/quadrivium/vol1/iss1.
19. Old House

Tennille Shuster

This is a portion of Tennille Shuster's art piece, "47 Dreams" which is in the Nova Southeastern University journal Quadrivium, Volume 1. More can be seen of the piece in the journal, located here: http://nsuworks.nova.edu/quadrivium/vol1/iss1.
20. Elevator Doors

Tennille Shuster

This is a portion of Tennille Shuster's art piece, "47 Dreams" which is in the Nova Southeastern University journal Quadrivium, Volume 1. More can be seen of the piece in the journal, located here: http://nsuworks.nova.edu/quadrivium/vol1/iss1.
21. Monster Farts

Tennille Shuster

This is a portion of Tennille Shuster's art piece, "47 Dreams" which is in the Nova Southeastern University journal Quadrivium, Volume 1. More can be seen of the piece in the journal, located here: http://nsuworks.nova.edu/quadrivium/vol1/iss1.
22. Shattered Glass

Tennille Shuster

This is a portion of Tennille Shuster's art piece, "47 Dreams" which is in the Nova Southeastern University journal Quadrivium, Volume 1. More can be seen of the piece in the journal, located here: http://nsuworks.nova.edu/quadrivium/vol1/iss1.
23. Secret Shopping

Tennille Shuster

This is a portion of Tennille Shuster's art piece, "47 Dreams" which is in the Nova Southeastern University journal Quadrivium, Volume 1. More can be seen of the piece in the journal, located here: http://nsuworks.nova.edu/quadrivium/vol1/iss1.
24. Bladder Infection

Tennille Shuster

This is a portion of Tennille Shuster's art piece, "47 Dreams" which is in the Nova Southeastern University journal Quadrivium, Volume 1. More can be seen of the piece in the journal, located here: http://nsuworks.nova.edu/quadrivium/vol1/iss1.
25. First Dance

Tennille Shuster

This is a portion of Tennille Shuster's art piece, "47 Dreams" which is in the Nova Southeastern University journal Quadrivium, Volume 1. More can be seen of the piece in the journal, located here: http://nsuworks.nova.edu/quadrivium/vol1/iss1.
26. Crazy on the Lawn

Tennille Shuster

This is a portion of Tennille Shuster's art piece, "47 Dreams" which is in the Nova Southeastern University journal Quadrivium, Volume 1. More can be seen of the piece in the journal, located here: http://nsuworks.nova.edu/quadrivium/vol1/iss1.
27. Found Money

Tennille Shuster

This is a portion of Tennille Shuster's art piece, "47 Dreams" which is in the Nova Southeastern University journal Quadrivium, Volume 1. More can be seen of the piece in the journal, located here: http://nsuworks.nova.edu/quadrivium/vol1/iss1.
28. Bread and Water

Tennille Shuster

This is a portion of Tennille Shuster's art piece, "47 Dreams" which is in the Nova Southeastern University journal Quadrivium, Volume 1. More can be seen of the piece in the journal, located here: http://nsuworks.nova.edu/quadrivium/vol1/iss1.
29. Jumping Princess

Tennille Shuster

This is a portion of Tennille Shuster's art piece, "47 Dreams" which is in the Nova Southeastern University journal Quadrivium, Volume 1. More can be seen of the piece in the journal, located here: http://nsuworks.nova.edu/quadrivium/vol1/iss1.
30. Winning Ticket

Tennille Shuster

This is a portion of Tennille Shuster's art piece, "47 Dreams" which is in the Nova Southeastern University journal Quadrivium, Volume 1. More can be seen of the piece in the journal, located here: http://nsuworks.nova.edu/quadrivium/vol1/iss1.
31. Carolina

Tennille Shuster

This is a portion of Tennille Shuster's art piece, "47 Dreams" which is in the Nova Southeastern University journal Quadrivium, Volume 1. More can be seen of the piece in the journal, located here: http://nsuworks.nova.edu/quadrivium/vol1/iss1.
32. Gassing Up

Tennille Shuster

This is a portion of Tennille Shuster's art piece, "47 Dreams" which is in the Nova Southeastern University journal Quadrivium, Volume 1. More can be seen of the piece in the journal, located here: http://nsuworks.nova.edu/quadrivium/vol1/iss1.
33. Sex with a Stranger

Tennille Shuster

This is a portion of Tennille Shuster's art piece, "47 Dreams" which is in the Nova Southeastern University journal Quadrivium, Volume 1. More can be seen of the piece in the journal, located here: http://nsuworks.nova.edu/quadrivium/vol1/iss1.
34. Bogus Deal

Tennille Shuster

This is a portion of Tennille Shuster's art piece, "47 Dreams" which is in the Nova Southeastern University journal Quadrivium, Volume 1. More can be seen of the piece in the journal, located here: http://nsuworks.nova.edu/quadrivium/vol1/iss1.
35. Returns

Tennille Shuster

This is a portion of Tennille Shuster's art piece, "47 Dreams" which is in the Nova Southeastern University journal Quadrivium, Volume 1. More can be seen of the piece in the journal, located here: http://nsuworks.nova.edu/quadrivium/vol1/iss1.
36. Signing Octopus

Tennille Shuster

This is a portion of Tennille Shuster's art piece, "47 Dreams" which is in the Nova Southeastern University journal Quadrivium, Volume 1. More can be seen of the piece in the journal, located here: http://nsuworks.nova.edu/quadrivium/vol1/iss1.
37. Champagne on Ice

Tennille Shuster

This is a portion of Tennille Shuster's art piece, "47 Dreams" which is in the Nova Southeastern University journal Quadrivium, Volume 1. More can be seen of the piece in the journal, located here: http://nsuworks.nova.edu/quadrivium/vol1/iss1.
38. Gift Money

Tennille Shuster

This is a portion of Tennille Shuster's art piece, "47 Dreams" which is in the Nova Southeastern University journal Quadrivium, Volume 1. More can be seen of the piece in the journal, located here: http://nsuworks.nova.edu/quadrivium/vol1/iss1.
39. New Penis

Tennille Shuster

This is a portion of Tennille Shuster's art piece, "47 Dreams" which is in the Nova Southeastern University journal Quadrivium, Volume 1. More can be seen of the piece in the journal, located here: http://nsuworks.nova.edu/quadrivium/vol1/iss1.
40. Flying

Tennille Shuster

This is a portion of Tennille Shuster's art piece, "47 Dreams" which is in the Nova Southeastern University journal Quadrivium, Volume 1. More can be seen of the piece in the journal, located here: http://nsuworks.nova.edu/quadrivium/vol1/iss1.
41. My Time

Tennille Shuster

This is a portion of Tennille Shuster's art piece, "47 Dreams" which is in the Nova Southeastern University journal Quadrivium, Volume 1. More can be seen of the piece in the journal, located here: http://nsuworks.nova.edu/quadrivium/vol1/iss1.
42. Bucket Trucks

Tennille Shuster

This is a portion of Tennille Shuster's art piece, "47 Dreams" which is in the Nova Southeastern University journal Quadrivium, Volume 1. More can be seen of the piece in the journal, located here: http://nsuworks.nova.edu/quadrivium/vol1/iss1.
43. Canceled Class

Tennille Shuster

This is a portion of Tennille Shuster's art piece, "47 Dreams" which is in the Nova Southeastern University journal Quadrivium, Volume 1. More can be seen of the piece in the journal, located here: http://nsuworks.nova.edu/quadrivium/vol1/iss1.
44. Mending a Quilt

Tennille Shuster

This is a portion of Tennille Shuster's art piece, "47 Dreams" which is in the Nova Southeastern University journal Quadrivium, Volume 1. More can be seen of the piece in the journal, located here: http://nsuworks.nova.edu/quadrivium/vol1/iss1.
45. Huevos Rancheros

Tennille Shuster

This is a portion of Tennille Shuster's art piece, "47 Dreams" which is in the Nova Southeastern University journal Quadrivium, Volume 1. More can be seen of the piece in the journal, located here: http://nsuworks.nova.edu/quadrivium/vol1/iss1.
46. Incinerated Car

Tennille Shuster

This is a portion of Tennille Shuster's art piece, "47 Dreams" which is in the Nova Southeastern University journal Quadrivium, Volume 1. More can be seen of the piece in the journal, located here: http://nsuworks.nova.edu/quadrivium/vol1/iss1.
47. Wedding at Work

Tennille Shuster

This is a portion of Tennille Shuster's art piece, "47 Dreams" which is in the Nova Southeastern University journal Quadrivium, Volume 1. More can be seen of the piece in the journal, located here: http://nsuworks.nova.edu/quadrivium/vol1/iss1.

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