Brittany Gabey

Something like, a rabbit

Being approached to illustrate and design the cover and vinyl sleeve for Clot’s first LP, Grief Tethers, was an honor. However, it was also a task that required the ability to speak in the visual language of aggressive music and momento mori without being overly boorish or maudlin. To ensure the final result was both stylistically competitive and dignified appropriate to the lyrics and style of music, I had a series of honest and even vulnerable conversations and exchanges with members of the band, and especially the vocalist/lyricist. We discussed the grief he has experienced about the losing his father, he shared photos and visual metaphors related to his experience, I was granted access to lyrics and demos to help me understand the direction of the album, and we sat with examples of great album covers from hardcore, sludge metal, and black metal acts that the band has loved.

Album illustration and design