Winter
Since the early 2010s, Brazilian-American artist Samira Winter has been cultivating a cult following for her singular take on ethereal shoegaze. She spent her formative years growing up in Curitiba, Brazil, where her mother filled their home with the gentle melodies of MPB (música popular brasileira), and her father introduced her to the distorted sounds of American punk. After moving to Boston for college, she eventually relocated to Los Angeles, where she carved a distinct lane for herself in the city’s thriving underground. Initially pulling influence from classic dream pop and 90’s indie, Winter’s sound quickly coalesced into something uniquely her own, developing a brand of make-believe, fairy tale surrealism that sets her apart from her contemporaries.
Samira approached me to design a website inspired by her latest album, What Kind of Blue Are You?. The album’s aesthetic—smoky greys, icy blues, and charcoal blacks with rich textures—served as the foundation for the design. To add a personal touch, I incorporated overlays of handwritten lyrics from the album, creating an intimate connection between the artist and her audience. For navigation and titles, I chose a simple monospace font to enhance the site’s texture while maintaining a raw, understated elegance.
The layout is clean and intuitive, with a straightforward cascade that ensures effortless navigation and interaction, allowing visitors to fully immerse themselves in Samira’s world.
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