[Surreal17]

Artwork
In the CD only version, we can see the representation of the "marionette" muse. A women standing in a "crucified" position, with her right hand above her head. The hand line-up is giving us a lot of possible explanations : she is either doing the "frozen diva"/"marionette" look or her hand is protecting her from the torrid sun (symbol of obstacles) but at the same time her whole body is implying a signal of danger. Her eyes have a fixed and lost glance and she is wearing a leopard dress, symbol of power but at the same time of deception (a symbol well known in her art)
The cycle of the "Leopard" started with Duty when she was struggling/just starting to deal with the downside of fame, continuing with GUILTY and then with the controversial Party Queen (divorce).
In the CD+DVD cover version, she goes into defensive mode wearing all kind of animalic accessories such as claws and stones. Her glance is not lost anymore, but kind of aggresive. Her moody vibe is well represented by the medium boyish haircut.

The Chromatic
in a gradal scale:
*yellow (illness, reference to failed relationship) : Ayumi's dress from the photobook's cover, back cover background of the photobook, grass, sand, design of the photobook.
*red-brick (dryness, fatigue but at the same time the will of fire to succed) : Ayumi's hair, the landscape, the Leopard dress, the claws, her lips. This is probably the predominant colour for the entire era.
*metallic grey and black (depression, death) - back cover of the album, dress from photobook, accessories (gloves/ nails/ bracelet/ padlock/ keys/ chains), the funeral costume.