Onyx

Album concept and identity for fictional artist Thamyris' debut album. The project began with the manipulation of a portrait, which became the basis for the album cover and concept.

 

Onyx explores themes of self-perception, deconstruction and interpersonal relationships, reflecting on identity and the dynamics between oneself and others. The visual identity draws from the dark, malleable qualities associated with onyx, using a monochromatic palette and distorted imagery to explore the relationship between perception and identity.

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The artist’s face is deformed across the cover, while traces of her original features remain visible beneath the distortion, suggesting transformation while retaining a connection to the original portrait.