Work
Manekimao
What we delivered
Art Direction
Identity
Illustration
Packaging
The Visual Odyssey of Manekimao.
Manekimao explores the frontiers of trip hop, electro, and pop, crafting music that is at once profound and ethereal. Their tracks are sonic landscapes that invite the listener to wander between clarity and mystery, light and shadow. At the heart of this alchemy lies a singular partnership: the singer's haunting vocals and the enigmatic four-eyed cat, a cryptic composer whose symbolic presence feeds the very soul of the project.
To translate this world, Astraelux has designed a graphic identity and album cover that are elegant, timeless, and steeped in symbolism. Fine golden lines evoke mythological figures, angels, and mysterious creatures suspended between heaven and earth. The four-eyed cat emerges as a central protagonist, a mystical and poetic figure whose multiple gaze opens the door to an invisible realm.
This project transcends simple visual creation; it weaves a vital thread between sonic imagination and graphic artistry. Every detail and motif enriches the audience's experience, offering a complete immersion where music and image resonate in harmony. Here, visual art becomes the natural extension of sound, a sensitive gateway into the universe of Manekimao.
Art Direction - Identity - Illustration - Packaging
