‘Till Death We Do Art’ is a poetic meditation on creativity and pain, combining grief, art and the incessant pursuit of expression. The lyrics transform the marital bond into a lifelong commitment to artistic devotion, even in the face of loss, loneliness and uncertainty. Notes on the edge of a page, memories of a past relationship, writing as a desperate act of holding on—all of these things reflect the struggle to find meaning in the void. Art is shown not only as a cure, but as an essential part of being human. Love, misunderstandings and anger are not simply experienced, but sublimated through art. ‘Till Death We Do Art’ is a tribute to the avantgarde, to experimenting with forms of expression. Ultimately, art remains the one constant. A point of light in the darkness, a force that drives us to carry on, even when everything is falling apart.

Musically, Velatine stands at the crossroads of darkwave and gothic, offering an avant-garde reinterpretation of these styles. As the creative head, Loki Lockwood combines musical tradition with an experimental approach, reminiscent of the early pioneers of gothic music. The deliberate deconstruction of genre-typical expectations, the use of changing vocals and the hybridisation of post-punk, industrial and other influences create a soundscape that defies clear categorisation.

The phrase ‘Till Death We Do Art’ is more than just a title – it’s a really powerful concept that was inspired by Ksenia, a Ukrainian painter. She created her art in the middle of war, and it shows how dedicated she was to fighting transience through creativity. The artist’s choice of vocabulary on Instagram proved instrumental in articulating the song’s core message, infusing it with a renewed sense of urgency and depth.

In this manner, ‘Till Death We Do Art’ evolves beyond its function as a lyrical motif, metamorphosing into a manifesto for artistic perseverance – an unwavering response to both personal and collective fragility. It is evident that, through Velatine’s sonic exploration and Ksenia’s artistic defiance, the phrase functions as a testament to the transformative power of creation, thus constituting an unwavering act against oblivion.

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