Spotify Cover + Cultural Poster
In this project, I explored two very different themes using illustration as the core medium: one inspired by a music track, and the other by cultural identity. The goal was to express emotion, rhythm, and context through stylized visuals — without relying on text.
1. Spotify Cover – “Infinity” by One Direction
This artwork was created as a conceptual Spotify cover for the song Infinity by One Direction.
The track has a dreamlike, melancholic, and expansive feel — and I wanted to reflect that musically abstract energy visually.
- I illustrated an electric blue magnetic field, symbolizing the invisible but powerful pull of emotion, time, and longing that the song evokes.
- The center burst represents connection and separation, a recurring theme in the lyrics.
- The flowing lines radiating outward mimic sound waves or gravity pulls, evoking the “infinite” feeling the song title hints at.
- The mood is kept cosmic, immersive, and slightly melancholic, staying true to the song’s tone.
This was an exercise in translating sound into visual rhythm — creating a cover that could communicate tone even without the track playing.
2. Abstract Arab Culture Poster
This piece celebrates the richness of Arab cultural identity through abstract symbolism and color.
- The three green domes represent architectural and spiritual heritage, while also serving as a unifying focal point of the composition.
- The background is filled with Arabic calligraphy-inspired forms, stylized to create a rhythm of visual language rather than literal readability.
- Colors like gold, red, green, and blue are drawn from traditional textiles, mosques, and ceremonial art — carrying both warmth and vibrance.
- The abstract red arch references historical Islamic architecture, echoing sacred arches or city gates.
Rather than creating a literal depiction, I aimed to celebrate the layers, traditions, and visual vocabulary of Arab culture in a bold, graphic format.
Reflection
Both these illustrations were driven by emotion and symbolism — one rooted in pop music and the feeling of “infinity”, the other in cultural depth and identity.
Though the styles and subjects differ, they both explore how visuals can speak without words.
