I too adore that V puts effort into her album inlay artwork. Especially in these days of throwaway factory-line music, where some text slapped on top of an airbrushed photo will do, it has become somewhat of a lost art. LP covers used to be important. As an illustration student, how something looks and what that can evoke is very important to me and helps create a better understanding and connection to that media (movie poster, music vid, storybook, etc.). Visual communication is a powerful thing.
I remember Vanessa speaking before about how feels her aesthetic is important and she wants her image to be in line with her music. I love artists who recognises this side of things, because of course V's music could stand on it's own, but pairing and enhancing it with the right imagery appeals to more senses and makes the experience stronger as a whole.
Vanessa's album covers have all been wonderful, and the Harmonium and H&T shoots are up there at the top of my music promo shoots ever. I have no idea what to expect from Rabbits, but I know I will love it. I realise it's not like she photographs herself and sits in photoshop for days lol, but she clearly has a strong idea of how she wants to present herself with each album and has a lot of creative input. Each record looks, as it sounds, more beautiful, stronger and self-assured than the last.
