FINAL ALBUM CONCEPT: ANNA MAE
Tina Turner reconciles with her youth and the impact of domestic violence.When I was assigned an influential artist at random to create a concept for a new album, I quickly learned that Tina Turner’s career and impact has few parallels. This powerhouse of a woman amassed so much success, yet experienced so many hardships.
MERCHANDISING
THE CONCEPT
MOODBOARD
RESEARCHING THE QUEEN OF ROCK AND ROLL
Tina was ushered into the music industry as a teenager. Ike Turner, her manager and husband, subjected her to incessant physical and mental abuse. Ike took complete control over her life while they were together, going as far as renaming her “Tina,” formerly Anna Mae, after another girl he liked.
Despite this, Tina Turner became a worldwide sensation and the Queen of Rock and Roll. Her solo career soared to unprecedented heights, leaving a lasting impact that endures to this day. Yet, discussing her youth proved challenging, as it was effectively erased from her narrative once Ike assumed control.
Despite this, Tina Turner became a worldwide sensation and the Queen of Rock and Roll. Her solo career soared to unprecedented heights, leaving a lasting impact that endures to this day. Yet, discussing her youth proved challenging, as it was effectively erased from her narrative once Ike assumed control.
My grandma (who was in high school at the same time as Tina); a reference and fashion knowledge
My mom; sewing my vision of the bunny for me over FaceTime