About Benee

Stella Rose Bennett, who records as BENEE, grew up in Auckland, New Zealand on a steady diet of downer Soundcloud rap, James Blake breakup hymns, and artists who valued experimentation like Bjork, Groove Armada, and Radiohead, which her parents exposed her to at an early age. It was this boundaryless existence that planted the seeds for the songs she now makes, and set her up for a career in music, even if she didn’t know it at the time.

The Project

A concept vinyl sleeve artwork and animation all made with scissors and hand-cut paper, inspired by the latest track “Night Garden” by Benee. The artwork was made using vintage 1960's newsprint paper, a selection of GF Smith sample sheets, and a pair of old scissors. The style offers youthful naivety with vibrant bursts of colour and playful animation. A heavy texture grain brings a physicality to the overall aesthetic making a tactile quality that speaks volumes about the off-screen experience.

To see more artwork like this check out my other illustration portfolio Earthboy