M O N A V I E is skilled in both traditional and digital art mediums, often reconnecting with her creativity in figure drawing classes. She uses the time to explore, refine, and blend her artistic expression across different forms, from pencil to pixels.
Secret 7"
In 2012, I participated in Secret 7", a unique global project where creatives are invited to design vinyl sleeves for seven tracks from well-known musicians. Each design is kept anonymous until it’s purchased, adding an element of surprise for buyers. That year’s lineup featured tracks by Florence + The Machine, The Cure, Ben Howard, DJ Shadow, Noah and the Whale, Bombay Bicycle Club, and CSS.
My sleeve, created with watercolor and oil pastels and then refined in Photoshop, was chosen by Ben Howard for his track “Black Flies.” It was exhibited at the Idea Generation Gallery in East London leading up to Record Store Day and later sold to benefit the Teenage Cancer Trust. To top it off, Ben Howard personally signed the sleeve — a moment of validation and connection that still inspires me today.
My sleeve, created with watercolor and oil pastels and then refined in Photoshop, was chosen by Ben Howard for his track “Black Flies.” It was exhibited at the Idea Generation Gallery in East London leading up to Record Store Day and later sold to benefit the Teenage Cancer Trust. To top it off, Ben Howard personally signed the sleeve — a moment of validation and connection that still inspires me today.
