Squid - Near The Westway (2021)

Standout Features:

• Abstract
• Clean
• Subtle white lines

Squid is a 5-man collective from Brighton, the UK. This Post-Punk band released an RSD (Record Store Day) exclusive EP called Near The Westway in 2021, and Lanning Sally designed the cover for this project.

The design encompasses three main elements: the green grass on the bottom, the black intersection, and the ‘cut-out’ circular sky panel. The cloudy sky meets its reflection in the center of the grass, with the visuals reflecting themselves.

While the top section surrounding the clouds is pitch-black, the space between the clouds is laced with subtle white diagonal lines. This digital abstract painting suits the sound of the record marvelously, just like the music, and then its intricate details show themselves over time.