This project by Leiah Bodden traces the artistic development of the New Zealand singer-songwriter Lorde through a curated selection of audiovisual materials that include music videos, performances, and interviews. The annotations highlight the evolution of her style, themes, and public persona across her career, moving from the minimalist detachment of Pure Heroine to the emotional and aesthetic richness of Melodrama and the introspective calm of Solar Power. Each annotation set categorizes observations of structure, context, impact, and literary devices, offering a layered analysis of her creative output. Taken together, the project demonstrates how Lorde’s music and visual presentation create a narrative of growth, transformation, and identity over time.
