Visa

A two-sided vinyl case designed for the song 'Visa' off of English rapper M.I.A's latest album 'AIM'. The album is unabashedly political, directly tackling topics such as the refugee crisis, displacement, and borders. My decision to paint my arm is to represent the act of painting on a new skin and a new identity for oneself, something that feels like somewhat of a necessity for survival in the lives of many. The decision to only show select portions of the full image contributes to this idea as well, that many people cannot fully be themselves no matter where they are.