A book of poems entitled "Mouthbreather", written by Isha Joshi. The book cover is a solid warm pink and the title is set in handwritten, outlined white block letters. The book is filled with colorful illustrations of anthropomorphic figures. + Enlarge
Mouthbreather (1) 2023 Softcover book 8 x 10 inches
A book of poems entitled "Mouthbreather", written by Isha Joshi. The book cover is a solid warm pink and the title is set in handwritten, outlined white block letters. The book is filled with colorful illustrations of anthropomorphic figures. + Enlarge
Mouthbreather (2) 2023 Softcover book 8 x 10 inches
A book of poems entitled "Mouthbreather", written by Isha Joshi. The book cover is a solid warm pink and the title is set in handwritten, outlined white block letters. The book is filled with colorful illustrations of anthropomorphic figures. + Enlarge
Mouthbreather (3) 2023 Softcover book 8 x 10 inches
A wooden dollhouse painted white with two large open doors. The dollhouse has 16 rooms, split into four floors with four rooms on each floor. Inside, many colorful patterns cover the walls and floors. The furniture and the characters inside are cut out of + Enlarge
Mouthbreather's Dollhouse (1) 2023 Bamboo, yarn, cardstock and artificial turf 25 x 12.5 inches
A wooden dollhouse painted white with two large open doors. The dollhouse has 16 rooms, split into four floors with four rooms on each floor. Inside, many colorful patterns cover the walls and floors. The furniture and the characters inside are cut out of + Enlarge
Mouthbreather's Dollhouse (2) 2023 Bamboo, yarn, cardstock and artificial turf 25 x 12.5 inches
A wooden dollhouse painted white with two large open doors. The dollhouse has 16 rooms, split into four floors with four rooms on each floor. Inside, many colorful patterns cover the walls and floors. The furniture and the characters inside are cut out of + Enlarge
Mouthbreather's Dollhouse (3) 2023 Bamboo, yarn, cardstock and artificial turf 25 x 12.5 inches
Statement

Mouthbreather is a terrified little creature that lost her nose at some point in her difficult past. Stunted at childhood but desperate for love and relief, she reaches through the future and makes an earnest attempt to survive the things that haunt her. With the help of a book of poems and a dollhouse full of childlike, raw illustrations, Isha Joshi aims to comfort the viewer and give them a sense of connection. This thesis explores a reconciliation of the younger and older selves through radical self-acceptance and the kindness of community, in the face of terror, heartbreak and loss.