Artwork created for Esoterica’s 2025 release, Ether Metal. The project began in 2023 and evolved as the concept and visual direction developed. While the focus started on the main cover, it expanded into a full visual suite including inlays and supporting artwork.
Created using non-AI techniques in Photoshop that layered and edited stock imagery then the design incorporates hidden details, such as Ether Metal and Esoterica written in Japanese, along with subtle nods to the band and their fans.
The physical release adds extra touches, including a CD styled like a vinyl record and die-cut inner sleeves that align with the portal artwork, all crafted to create an immersive, cohesive experience that fans connected with.
Software Used: Adobe Photoshop
