About the book
Word Transformation explores how meaning shifts when familiar words, images, and ideas are placed in unexpected relationships. Each page invites the reader to look again—to notice how context can change what we think we understand.
Word Transformation
Absurdity Inspired by Everyday Words
Word Transformation takes familiar words literally. A catfish becomes both cat and fish. A jay walks confidently across a city street. A dragonfly appears as a tiny dragon suspended on delicate wings.
The collection began with humor, but gradually became an exploration of how language quietly shapes visual thought often without notice.
Gallery
Blog posts
-
Natural History of Imaginary Species
CATFISH I remember the first time I saw a recently caught black catfish swimming in our kitchen sink. I was six years old and fascinated by the whiskers. The fish...
Natural History of Imaginary Species
CATFISH I remember the first time I saw a recently caught black catfish swimming in our kitchen sink. I was six years old and fascinated by the whiskers. The fish...
Details
Format
8.5 x 8.5 Hardcover
Author
Art and text by Paula Phelan
Year
2026
Pages
20 pages