We were asked to realise a redolent and slightly psychedelic solution for such a rich subject matter. Taking a cue from the gothic novels, which form a central reference point for the artists featured in the exhibition, we created a palette of marbled patterns, much like the ones used for antique book endpapers. This was used as a graphic backdrop for the marketing materials and the exhibition entrance. We expanded on this theme by designing a 'melting' damask wallpaper pattern for a Reading Room installation.