This collection, entitled “Lens of Liquidity,” represents Duncan Rawlinson’s innovative journey through the interconnected worlds of finance and art. Merging his sharp eye for photography with the vast potential of artificial intelligence, Duncan has crafted a series of images that visually interpret the dynamic movements of ETF flows within financial markets. Each piece is a study in the fluidity of capital, transforming the intangible mechanisms of investment and trade into vibrant, palpable scenes. Here, the latent space of AI imaging becomes a canvas for exploring the ebbs and flows of liquidity that underpin our global economy, as seen through the unique lens of an artist’s perspective.
Embodiments of strength and valor, these warriors project the might and determination that safeguard the aspirational ethos of Praxis. https://Duncan.co/pillars-of-praxisCloaked in the minimalistic elegance of their sacred space, these ascetic figures radiate stillness and wisdom, channeling the transcendent ideals of Praxis. https://Duncan.co/pillars-of-praxisArrayed in finery and girth, these figures of affluence stand as the robust pillars of trade and commerce in the envisioned splendor of Praxis. https://Duncan.co/pillars-of-praxisAs the sun graces its skyline, the City of Praxis stands as a testament to utopian innovation, melding sustainability with the bold dreams of its founders. https://Duncan.co/pillars-of-praxis
“Pillars of Praxis” by Duncan Rawlinson is a photographic journey that weaves through the concept of a utopian society with artistry and wit. In the face of critical articles from outlets like the NYT and the Daily Mail, which aimed to cast shadows on Dryden Brown’s ambitious Praxis project, this series instead shines a light on the foundational characters with a sense of admiration and irony. The attempt by the press to diminish Praxis only amplified intrigue (Streisand Effect) and turned scrutiny into fascination. Through Rawlinson’s lens, each pillar—merchant, priest, warrior—is depicted with an underlying narrative of resilience against skepticism, inviting onlookers to discover a cryptostate that stands defiant in the wake of attempted disparagement, emerging not weakened, but emboldened and antifragile in the public eye.
