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Join Up! by Xose Casal

Normally I like to work with isolated subjects. I try to make simple compositions, without distractions, looking for a clear and direct visual reading, which incites surprise as well as leisurely contemplation. In some cases I like to create compositions with multiple subjects that interact with each other, creating a story.

Join Up! is somehow a reflection of our journey in the NFT world. Like the tree on the left, we all started our journey alone...but it's wonderful to find a community that welcomes us with open arms, encouraging us to unite and build the future together.

Because alone we go faster, but together we go further.

CURATOR NOTE

The trees on the right are obviously together. So much so, that one is actually leaning on the others for support. Go it alone, or become part of a community that will encourage and support us? That is our choice.

THE ARTIST

Vigo (Spain) 1976

Xose Casal started in photography as a teenager studying image and sound and exploring the ways of chemical photography in black and white. After a break of 10 years, he returned to photography in the digital era, specializing in landscape photography and long exposure.

In 2012, he started to develop his Long Exposure signature style by creating his series "Waterworld," where he sought a dialogue between the real and unreal, with easily recognizable objects, products of human activity, situated in a dreamy environment.

He has received over 70 awards in national and international competitions. His work is present in public and private collections. He has had several solo exhibitions in Spain and participated in numerous group exhibitions.

Creator

Artists United

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Artists United

A collection of photographers like the world has never seen.

A group based on diversity – language, race, age, ability/disability, years in the field, life experiences, and area of specialty.

26 photographers. 12 countries.

Speaking different languages - in both words and images. Landscape, travel, portrait, drone, adventure, fine art, wildlife, and even astrophotography. The intention was to assemble a diverse group – as diverse as possible. Pulling from every corner of the world.

Along the way, something happened. Something that could only happen in 2022 with the benefits of Discord, Zoom, Web3, Google Translate, NFTs, and modern-day enabling technologies. Working together around the world is now just like best friends meeting at the local coffee shop. Despite our differences, we’ve united. Our collective has become a fun and familiar place to relax. Day by day we’ve built greater friendships, made of sharing jokes, photography tips, favorite recipes, and lots of laughter. Many days the only thing we are serious about is our work.

We’ve combined our collective strengths. With a common bond of photography, we have helped each other learn and grow. Like a close family we have faced sickness and health, marriage and new life, loss and death, joys and sorrows, computer crashes and file sizing issues, dealings with young children and aging parents. Late nights, long days, crazy deadlines, and dealing with at least a dozen different time zones. When asked what makes us unique, the best answer is a miraculous, “we all get along?”

Even though many of us have not yet met face-to-face, and maybe never will, we have indeed become family.

So, in one way, we have failed miserably. We intended to be diverse. Different in every way. Instead, we win. Turns out we are much more alike than different. All navigating this crazy thing called life.

Working as artists to tell our stories through photography.

With a single, united passion.

Properties

Rights

Extended Editorial

Artist

Xose Casal

Curator

AlphaTrilogy

Location

Spain

Genre

Landscape

Genre

Fine Art

Edition

1 / 1

Dimensions

4000x2667

Filetype

JPG

License

Extended Editorial

Can be used to display privately, or in commercial and non-commercial settings, or in groups with an unlimited number of participants. The license includes unlimited use and display in virtual or physical galleries, documentaries, and essays by the NFT holder. Provides no rights to create commercial merchandise, commercial distribution, or derivative works.

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