Cover Art Direction & Illustration
Harper's Bazaar
Challenge
Translate abstract editorial theme ("forging connections") into commercially viable, shareable cover art. Compete in saturated luxury fashion media landscape.
Approach
Developed original composition merging digital collage and hand illustration techniques
Applied surrealist aesthetic bridging couture tradition with contemporary digital art
Engineered visual hierarchy balancing negative space, texture, and focal elements
Execution
Directed cross-functional collaboration with Bazaar's in-house editor in chief
Created master artwork optimized for print and digital deployment
Delivered high-resolution variant layouts for multi-platform distribution
Ensured production specifications met editorial and commercial requirements
Impact
Record engagement metrics for the issue
Most-shared Bazaar cover visual of the season
Elevated cover from promotional asset to collectible cultural artifact