Morricone Groove LP Artwork & Design 2020

Robert Sammelin designed this LP artwork for Morricone Groove sometime in the 20th Century, and the approach to mark-making feels immediate, with vibrant colors popping out. The textures here aren't about replicating reality but more about conjuring a mood, a feeling. The colors are laid down in flat areas, with a bold, graphic quality. Take a look at the woman with the gun – Sammelin uses simplified blocks of color to define her form, emphasizing her pose and the tension in the scene. You can almost feel the angularity of 60's euro-crime cinema it evokes. Sammelin’s piece reminds me a bit of the work of comic book artists like Frank Miller, who also knew how to distill a story into stark, unforgettable images. Like them, Sammelin embraces ambiguity, leaving room for your imagination to fill in the gaps.