Ra Album Art

What do you see?

~Hands
~White matter that could represent an atom
~Bright orange, red, and yellow colors
~Print (Ra, From One)
~Faint lines at the top and bottom of the picture

Ra is one of my favorite rock bands. They have a unique style and sound and their album art is both bold and beautiful.

Ra is the name of the ancient Egyptian Sun God. This art could be representative of mythological views where Ra is seen as a creator, here his hands would be cradling the beginning of some form of life. Perhaps this particular color scheme is used to embody the colors of the Sun.
Putting the mythology aside the album art can take on other meanings as well. The hands from this photo look dirty which could possibly indicate a particular lifestyle such as hard labor or artistry, or a feeling of struggle. The position of the hands, with fingers closed, suggest that the object being held is important or delicate. The hands appear to be cradling the object.
The object itself is representative of an atom like structure. It is bold and illuminates the hands which suggests it is powerful. This gives a nice contrast with the hands. Why would they be cradling something that need not be cradled?
The colors of the album are all related through their similar hues and are complimentary to one another. The reds, oranges, and yellows, could suggest strength and control.
When viewed on a personal level this album art will most likely provoke many different reactions. My reactions however are positive. I feel that the work is indicative of power and strength but suggest that both care and responsibility be used in handling it. One must be understanding of the power they possess and accountable for the outcomes of using it.