Vision Quest is inspired by the Native American meditative practice of venturing into the wilderness to connect deeply with nature, along with influences from Southwestern Native American aesthetics and visionary states of mind. I really wanted to capture the essence of Native American tribal art as a homage to America’s ancient ancestors, but with a visionary twist.
As with all my work, I deeply research the subjects I aim to integrate. During that process, I began to notice an "ancient-future" aesthetic starting to surface—an emerging fusion that felt both timeless and futuristic. This led me to think about kachinas, and their supposed connection to ancient alien myths, which inspired me to introduce subtle technological elements into the piece.
The final result resembles a stargate portal—a bridge between ancient wisdom and cosmic future possibilities.
Vision Quest teaches an important lesson: not to rush the process. By slowing down and allowing the journey to unfold, you become more aware of your surroundings—noticing connections and inspirations you might otherwise miss, like the technological fusion that became a key part of this piece. Vision Quest wouldn't be what it is today without embracing that subtle awareness.
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