For Disney’s 2019 Lion King Remake and Beyoncé’s own 2020 Black is King film, MABS concepted and art directed the key visual for the soundtrack album. Simply titled THE GIFT, the album, dubbed ‘sonic cinema’ by Beyoncé herself, primarily featured musical acts from Africa and served as her love letter to the continent. The sculpture, created by Hedi Xandt, is a contemporary, tribal interpretation of the climactic final battle in Lion King, shaped in a regal raw gold.
Art Direction
Artwork
Sculpture & Production
The medallion depicts two lions - a youthful Simba and his gaunt uncle Scar - locked in eternal battle, forming the Yin & Yang symbol in reference to the circle of life and balance.
The sculpture is inspired by traditional african sculpture, particularly the golden jewellery of the Baule people.
For Disney’s 2019 Lion King Remake and Beyoncé’s own 2020 Black is King film, MABS concepted and art directed the key visual for the soundtrack album. Simply titled THE GIFT, the album, dubbed ‘sonic cinema’ by Beyoncé herself, primarily featured musical acts from Africa and served as her love letter to the continent. The sculpture, created by Hedi Xandt, is a contemporary, tribal interpretation of the climactic final battle in Lion King, shaped in a regal raw gold.
Art Direction
Artwork
Sculpture & Production
The medallion depicts two lions - a youthful Simba and his gaunt uncle Scar - locked in eternal battle, forming the Yin & Yang symbol in reference to the circle of life and balance.
The sculpture is inspired by traditional african sculpture, particularly the golden jewellery of the Baule people.
HELLO@MAISONATELIERBUREAUSTUDIO.COM
GRAUMANNSWEG 19 D-22087 HAMBURG
HELLO@MAISONATELIERBUREAUSTUDIO.COM
GRAUMANNSWEG 19 D-22087 HAMBURG