CLAIRE DE GASTOLD
YGGDRASIL ASH: Retrospective
THE THRESHOLD PERSPECTIVE
In this version, Claire adopts to a liminal viewpoint that beautifully bridges worlds. The composition places viewers at the threshold between the Last Stop Bar and the vast Route 66 landscape. The one-eyed biker occupies the transitional space between civilization and wilderness, suggesting his role as a boundary-crosser between realms. This perspective creates depth and establishes the iconic neon sign as a beacon in the desert. The motorcycle is given prominence, emphasizing the journey aspect central to the YGGDRASIL ASH narrative.
THE INTIMATE EXCHANGE
This close-up variation focuses on the exchange of wisdom between the characters. Claire brings us directly into the pivotal moment where the mysterious elixir is shared. The one-eyed biker's facial features are more defined, emphasizing his otherworldly nature with a clear view of his single eye. The bartender leans in with fascination, creating tension and intrigue. The Last Stop Bar sign looms above them like a mythical sentinel, while the desert stretches endlessly behind them, suggesting the vastness of the ancient wisdom being exchanged.
From Concept To Label
THE BAR VIEW
This concept was selected for the label. It captures the intimate storytelling moment at the Last Stop Bar while providing a viewpoint.
Claire explores the mystical encounter from an interior perspective, with the one-eyed biker seated at the bar counter engaging with the attentive bartender. The composition balances the intimate conversation with glimpses of the vast desert landscape behind the characters.
The bull skull on the wall and bottles behind the counter establish the authentic roadhouse atmosphere, while the motorcycle visible in the background connects to the traveler's journey.
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