“coffin nail”, a poem turned into an art project created from cigarette cartons and ransom note style art (2023)

“coffin nail” is a collage that used over 40 cigarette cartons, six nicotine vape boxes, and one piece of poster cardboard paper.

R3NYAS spent about four hours planning out the poem and the design of the collage. She attempted to ensure that each letter was from a different brand. The posterboard was bought at West Chester University’s campus store, and the cigarette cartons were collected from a convenience store.

The brands used were American Spirit, Parliament, Lucky Strike, Camel, Marlboro, Misty, Winston, The brands used were American Spirit, Parliament, Newport, Lucky Strike, Camel, Marlboro, Misty, Winston, Vuse, L&M, USA, Kool, and more.