The Canon (11"x11" Hardback)
The 11”x11” Hardback is a quality hardcover photobook perfect for display on a coffee table or bookcase. Be fully immersed in the artwork with full bleed, high resolution images.
The Canon 1 seeks to show that the goodness of God is the agent by which life itself finds its purpose. This is not a new idea, in fact I'd argue it is a very old one. The goodness of God represents the generative force behind creation, the premise that was challenged in the fall, and remains the frame through which kingdom life seeks its ultimate restoration and fulfillment.
Order and light are the the visual attributes through which I sought to convey this truth. In the first scene (pre-creation) a full spectrum of vibrant colors are teaming in a spiral of turbulent waves. It is apparent that while there is great beauty, there is also great danger. It is not until the second scene (creation) where peace and order are imparted and it is declared "good". By the third scene (the garden) the colors now find themselves commissioned, generating various characters and objects who, while legible, retain a certain degree of malleability. In scene four (the fall) darkness makes its first appearance, and we're introduced to a force which seeks to exploit and extinguish our ambiguous actors. Will order and light triumph? That is one thread which can be traced throughout the entire story of the Bible.
In order to create this series I utilized AI image generation. Part of me felt conflicted because of the great admiration I have for skilled creative professionals. In all honesty, I envy those who are able to lead their hands to actualize their imagination. That is not a gifting I hold (nothing more than above-average PowerPoint skills anyways). Consequently, AI was able to serve as a medium for me to still produce visual expressions of my imagination. It is a powerful tool which champions accessibility. And, I can assure you, it still necessitates a great deal of creativity - I challenge any skeptics to try to get a computer to generate 29 cohesive images each conveying abstract ideas in a consistent style and color pallet. It is far from easy. I estimate I generated over 6000 prompts to end up with my small collection of images shared in The Canon 1.
In the end, it was the avenue through which I was able to launch this project, and for that I am thankful. My hope is that any success from this series will enable me to commission talented visual artists for future series.
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Includes USPS Ground Advantage shipping, expected delivery 5-7 business days from date of purchase. Our costs are always transparent, and we always give away 51% of what we make. For more details please reference the table below.
Cover Material: Coated silk, white 150-200gsm (100lb text) with a matte laminated hardcover.
Backing Material: Sturdy 3mm (0.12 inch) thick cardboard.
High-Quality, Sustainable Paper: inner pages crafted from 170gsm coated silk (65lb cover or 100lb text) using FSC/PEFC-certified or equivalent
The 11”x11” Hardback is a quality hardcover photobook perfect for display on a coffee table or bookcase. Be fully immersed in the artwork with full bleed, high resolution images.
The Canon 1 seeks to show that the goodness of God is the agent by which life itself finds its purpose. This is not a new idea, in fact I'd argue it is a very old one. The goodness of God represents the generative force behind creation, the premise that was challenged in the fall, and remains the frame through which kingdom life seeks its ultimate restoration and fulfillment.
Order and light are the the visual attributes through which I sought to convey this truth. In the first scene (pre-creation) a full spectrum of vibrant colors are teaming in a spiral of turbulent waves. It is apparent that while there is great beauty, there is also great danger. It is not until the second scene (creation) where peace and order are imparted and it is declared "good". By the third scene (the garden) the colors now find themselves commissioned, generating various characters and objects who, while legible, retain a certain degree of malleability. In scene four (the fall) darkness makes its first appearance, and we're introduced to a force which seeks to exploit and extinguish our ambiguous actors. Will order and light triumph? That is one thread which can be traced throughout the entire story of the Bible.
In order to create this series I utilized AI image generation. Part of me felt conflicted because of the great admiration I have for skilled creative professionals. In all honesty, I envy those who are able to lead their hands to actualize their imagination. That is not a gifting I hold (nothing more than above-average PowerPoint skills anyways). Consequently, AI was able to serve as a medium for me to still produce visual expressions of my imagination. It is a powerful tool which champions accessibility. And, I can assure you, it still necessitates a great deal of creativity - I challenge any skeptics to try to get a computer to generate 29 cohesive images each conveying abstract ideas in a consistent style and color pallet. It is far from easy. I estimate I generated over 6000 prompts to end up with my small collection of images shared in The Canon 1.
In the end, it was the avenue through which I was able to launch this project, and for that I am thankful. My hope is that any success from this series will enable me to commission talented visual artists for future series.
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Includes USPS Ground Advantage shipping, expected delivery 5-7 business days from date of purchase. Our costs are always transparent, and we always give away 51% of what we make. For more details please reference the table below.
Cover Material: Coated silk, white 150-200gsm (100lb text) with a matte laminated hardcover.
Backing Material: Sturdy 3mm (0.12 inch) thick cardboard.
High-Quality, Sustainable Paper: inner pages crafted from 170gsm coated silk (65lb cover or 100lb text) using FSC/PEFC-certified or equivalent
The 11”x11” Hardback is a quality hardcover photobook perfect for display on a coffee table or bookcase. Be fully immersed in the artwork with full bleed, high resolution images.
The Canon 1 seeks to show that the goodness of God is the agent by which life itself finds its purpose. This is not a new idea, in fact I'd argue it is a very old one. The goodness of God represents the generative force behind creation, the premise that was challenged in the fall, and remains the frame through which kingdom life seeks its ultimate restoration and fulfillment.
Order and light are the the visual attributes through which I sought to convey this truth. In the first scene (pre-creation) a full spectrum of vibrant colors are teaming in a spiral of turbulent waves. It is apparent that while there is great beauty, there is also great danger. It is not until the second scene (creation) where peace and order are imparted and it is declared "good". By the third scene (the garden) the colors now find themselves commissioned, generating various characters and objects who, while legible, retain a certain degree of malleability. In scene four (the fall) darkness makes its first appearance, and we're introduced to a force which seeks to exploit and extinguish our ambiguous actors. Will order and light triumph? That is one thread which can be traced throughout the entire story of the Bible.
In order to create this series I utilized AI image generation. Part of me felt conflicted because of the great admiration I have for skilled creative professionals. In all honesty, I envy those who are able to lead their hands to actualize their imagination. That is not a gifting I hold (nothing more than above-average PowerPoint skills anyways). Consequently, AI was able to serve as a medium for me to still produce visual expressions of my imagination. It is a powerful tool which champions accessibility. And, I can assure you, it still necessitates a great deal of creativity - I challenge any skeptics to try to get a computer to generate 29 cohesive images each conveying abstract ideas in a consistent style and color pallet. It is far from easy. I estimate I generated over 6000 prompts to end up with my small collection of images shared in The Canon 1.
In the end, it was the avenue through which I was able to launch this project, and for that I am thankful. My hope is that any success from this series will enable me to commission talented visual artists for future series.
———
Includes USPS Ground Advantage shipping, expected delivery 5-7 business days from date of purchase. Our costs are always transparent, and we always give away 51% of what we make. For more details please reference the table below.
Cover Material: Coated silk, white 150-200gsm (100lb text) with a matte laminated hardcover.
Backing Material: Sturdy 3mm (0.12 inch) thick cardboard.
High-Quality, Sustainable Paper: inner pages crafted from 170gsm coated silk (65lb cover or 100lb text) using FSC/PEFC-certified or equivalent
