I’d like to share my latest project with you, a series called ReGeneration, a multi-year project studying Nature’s Generative Art.
These cracks and tiles form in the most desolate places on earth as the barren landscape responds to the dual forces of moisture and heat. As a nature photographer and someone who cares deeply for this land- these small scenes provide a graphic and visceral look into the simultaneous fragility and resilience of our natural world.
Last month I started releasing This body of work as a series of 1/1 NFT’s, minted on the ReGEN Manifold Contract and then listed for auction on Foundation. Each token will contain metadata properties based on the location, conditions, season, time of day, type of formation, as well as technical camera info. I also decided to add hex color data!
For those that have spent time with me in the NFT community I think it’s pretty clear that my goal has been to build up artists, promote photography, and facilitate communication. Some of you I met through the Twitter spaces I hosted early on, some through the Metajungle Artist feedback AMAs I cohosted with Mike Schmidt and others. And some of you I’ve just graciously met through introductions from friends or late night ridiculous convos in groups chats.
This project is my next step. A place to show work that is incredibly personal and meaningful to me as an artist, a way to offer additional community and utility, and show appreciation for the people that have supported my journey as an artist.
Series Size
This is an open series, meaning I don’t intend to place a hard cap on the number of images that will be released. This is a significant, ongoing part of my photographic legacy and I don’t intend to stop photographing this subject and telling this story. At the time of launch, I have roughly 75 mud tile images ready to release. I have a backlog of nearly 300 more to choose from. I expect that they will just keep getting more unique as I find new areas and new types of tiles.
Future Plans and Community
As with any long-term goal, things will develop and change. My plan is to involve the collectors of this work in the incentives, rewards, charitable donations, and future additions to this project. I hope to welcome and engage each of you in this process. Nothing would honor me more than having art in your collection and calling you a friend.
If you would like to join this community you can see any live listings and previous collected pieces on Foundation. My website has more details on how all the community rewards work.
Here are the links-
The collection home on my website
The collection on Foundation
My profile on Twitter
You're the guy that the mud crack memes are talking about!
Incredible images Dan. The texture and lighting are just so good.
I love it Dan! I need to see these in real life one day
That is definitely a trip worth planning Sara. This collection is mostly Death Valley in CA, and the Alvord Desert Playa in Oregon, but I'm hoping to add some new locations this coming year. Maybe on my next trip to Utah? Would love to find cracks in salt sheets.
Still one of the most unique sets of images I've seen lately, Dan. Kudos!
Thank you so much Steve! You've heard me talk about it I think. These formations have captivated me since the first time laid eyes on them. This sort of project just made sense as a way to share something that really hits home for me. I also feel like its something people don't really know about.
They know about mud cracks, but not that they can appear in so many different forms, or colors.
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The concept behind those photos are brillant! and you really nailed t!
Oh thank you so much! More than any other concept or series I've done, when this one connects with people it makes me happy.
Beautiful Dan. Love this series mate.
I'm super appreciative of that Rob! You've seen and heard me talk about this stuff...and I know you've spent plenty of time in these kinds of places so that means a lot.
These are some pretty amazing shots! Thanks for sharing them with us here in the community!
Thanks for the kind words! Just finding my way around here, but realy enjoying it so far!
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Who needs AI generative art when nature is creating it's own beautiful generative art. Beautiful photo series Dan!
Oh man, that's exactly the concept I had in mind when dreaming up how this series would be released!