Within this project for War Child you have to choose a song.
I choose the song "A Different Kind of Human" by the artist AURORA.
This vinyl design represents the complex beauty of death and the transformation it brings. Rooted in the symbolism of the Tarot Death Card, the design reflects spiritual transformation, grief, and the opportunity for new beginnings.
Central Focus – The Death Tarot Card: The death card is central, symbolizing the inevitability of change and renewal. It highlights death as a transformative force, difficult and unexpected, yet necessary for growth.
Floral and Foliage Motifs: Flowers and vines represent grief and renewal. The spiraling vines symbolize life’s unpredictable and intricate journey, connecting the living world to the afterlife.
Black, White, and Gold Color Palette: Black and white reflect the binary perceptions of death—darkness and finality contrasted with light and hope. The gold rim symbolizes the fortune of life and the beauty found in death’s transformative power, bridging the divide between the two.
This design embodies the bittersweet nature of loss, celebrating the renewal that follows and the interconnectedness of life and death. Through its thoughtful symbolism and minimal palette, it conveys the emotional depth and beauty behind mortality.
A few sketches of the original illustrations for the piece.
The original inspiration
Developing the border
