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MADRID, SPAIN

Exploring one of my many roots.

I fell in love with Madrid for many reasons.

When I first arrived and began walking the beautiful streets, I first noticed the architecture, the grandeur of the buildings placed amongst the meandering streets. Buildings, hundreds of years old, like ancient trees and the people, like the clover and flowers at the roots. 

The people, are bustling about their daily activities, people from all over the world. Vendors and their wares, kids chasing each other, and the elders, slowly moving with wisdom and grace. There are communities everywhere I look. Each with their distinct aroma and sound.

The food! I don't know what else to say other than yummmmm.

The following images represent various moments of presence, curiosity and the desire to truly see the beauty that I was surrounded by.​​

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TREASURE IN OUR HANDS

Throughout history, humans have yearned for a connection to the infinite, a reason for being, a meaning. We created belief systems, religions and expressions of who we are and why we are here, all deeply connected to the cosmos, the earth and cycles. 

Today, disconnected from the roots of those initial ideas, we seek profitability, immediateness, and ease. We exist to produce. We publish, to be seen. Conversations about the meaning of life have all but ceased.  

They can be found again by looking to the INfinite within each of us. Are we not the connecting point between outer and inner worlds? 

There exists a perspective from which we can see that everything that we have been seeking already exists in the palm of our hands. We find a celebration of what we are. Of what we can create. Of what already exists and always has.

 

 

Madrid, Spain June 2025

Limited edition print (1/20). 10.000 Euro + shipping.

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Treasure In Our Hands
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Focus

The world is constantly distracting us, selling us things, saying "hey look at me!". It is too easy for us to be confused and mislead by the new gadget or the most recent sensationlal headline.

This images invites us to frame our attention in a way that minimizes distracting elements. With curiosity we can choose to bring our focus to the things most important to us in life. 

When we identify ourselves with the outside world, we identify ourselves with the chaos. We can feel overwhelmed, scared and lost. 

When we simplify things and place our attention on the things that matter, those we love and the goodness of the moment, we get a clear perspective. After all, what ever we place our attention on we see more of in life.

 

I invite you to choose to focus on the beauty of each moment, each breath and savor it..

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Madrid, Spain​ | September 2-25

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Limited Edition Print (1/20) 

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Many Stories

Everyone has their own story. Everyone is at the center of their own universe. Sometimes our universes overlap, we dance together like stars stuck in eachothers gravity for a time. 

This image is an invitation to sit back and spend some time visiting other universes. Imagine what they are like, feel their journeys. People watching to put it simply. 

More than that, its an opportunity to connect with the journeys of others and remember that we are all just fellow travelers, on the mission of returning home.

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Madrid, Spain​ | September 2-25

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Limited Edition Print (1/20) 

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How long?

 

In today's world everything is made to be replaced, things aren't built to last. 

It seems like relationships are following the same trend. It warms my heart to see moments like this.

 

How many times did they have to repair, to take the time to hear each other, to see each other? How many times did he come back with flowers to say "I'm sorry love"?

The ability to stay connected through the growth and evolution of both people is not an easy task. It takes a serious commitment, patience, courage, curiosity and self awareness. 

Madrid, Spain​ | September 2-25

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Limited Edition Print (1/20) 

Click image for purchase options

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How long?

 

In today's world everything is made to be replaced, things aren't built to last. 

It seems like relationships are following the same trend. It warms my heart to see moments like this.

 

How many times did they have to repair, to take the time to hear each other, to see each other? How many times did he come back with flowers to say "I'm sorry love"?

The ability to stay connected through the growth and evolution of both people is not an easy task. It takes a serious commitment, patience, courage, curiosity and self awareness. 

Madrid, Spain​ | September 2-25

​​

Limited Edition Print (1/20) 

Click image for purchase options

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How long?

 

In today's world everything is made to be replaced, things aren't built to last. 

It seems like relationships are following the same trend. It warms my heart to see moments like this.

 

How many times did they have to repair, to take the time to hear each other, to see each other? How many times did he come back with flowers to say "I'm sorry love"?

The ability to stay connected through the growth and evolution of both people is not an easy task. It takes a serious commitment, patience, courage, curiosity and self awareness. 

Madrid, Spain​ | September 2-25

​​

Limited Edition Print (1/20) 

Click image for purchase options

​​​

Many Stories

Everyone has their own story. Everyone is at the center of their own universe. Sometimes our universes overlap, we dance together like stars stuck in eachothers gravity for a time. 

This image is an invitation to sit back and spend some time visiting other universes. Imagine what they are like, feel their journeys. People watching to put it simply. 

More than that, its an opportunity to connect with the journeys of others and remember that we are all just fellow travelers, on the mission of returning home.

​​​​

Madrid, Spain​ | September 2-25

​​

Limited Edition Print (1/20) 

Click image for purchase options

​​​

How long?

 

In today's world everything is made to be replaced, things aren't built to last. 

It seems like relationships are following the same trend. It warms my heart to see moments like this.

 

How many times did they have to repair, to take the time to hear each other, to see each other? How many times did he come back with flowers to say "I'm sorry love"?

The ability to stay connected through the growth and evolution of both people is not an easy task. It takes a serious commitment, patience, courage, curiosity and self awareness. 

Madrid, Spain​ | September 2-25

​​

Limited Edition Print (1/20) 

Click image for purchase options

​​​

Many Stories

Everyone has their own story. Everyone is at the center of their own universe. Sometimes our universes overlap, we dance together like stars stuck in eachothers gravity for a time. 

This image is an invitation to sit back and spend some time visiting other universes. Imagine what they are like, feel their journeys. People watching to put it simply. 

More than that, its an opportunity to connect with the journeys of others and remember that we are all just fellow travelers, on the mission of returning home.

​​​​

Madrid, Spain​ | September 2-25

​​

Limited Edition Print (1/20) 

Click image for purchase options

​​​

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How long?

 

In today's world everything is made to be replaced, things aren't built to last. 

It seems like relationships are following the same trend. It warms my heart to see moments like this.

 

How many times did they have to repair, to take the time to hear each other, to see each other? How many times did he come back with flowers to say "I'm sorry love"?

The ability to stay connected through the growth and evolution of both people is not an easy task. It takes a serious commitment, patience, courage, curiosity and self awareness. 

Madrid, Spain​ | September 2-25

​​

Limited Edition Print (1/20) 

Click image for purchase options

​​​

TREASURE IN OUR HANDS

Throughout history, humans have yearned for a connection to the infinite, a reason for being, a meaning. We created belief systems, religions and expressions of who we are and why we are here, all deeply connected to the cosmos, the earth and cycles. 

Today, disconnected from the roots of those initial ideas, we seek profitability, immediateness, and ease. We exist to produce. We publish, to be seen. Conversations about the meaning of life have all but ceased.  

They can be found again by looking to the INfinite within each of us. Are we not the connecting point between outer and inner worlds? 

There exists a perspective from which we can see that everything that we have been seeking already exists in the palm of our hands. We find a celebration of what we are. Of what we can create. Of what already exists and always has.

 

 

Madrid, Spain June 2025

Limited edition print (1/20). 10.000 Euro + shipping.

Click on image for purchase options

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Focus

The world is constantly distracting us, selling us things, saying "hey look at me!". It is too easy for us to be confused and mislead by the new gadget or the most recent sensationlal headline.

This images invites us to frame our attention in a way that minimizes distracting elements. With curiosity we can choose to bring our focus to the things most important to us in life. 

When we identify ourselves with the outside world, we identify ourselves with the chaos. We can feel overwhelmed, scared and lost. 

When we simplify things and place our attention on the things that matter, those we love and the goodness of the moment, we get a clear perspective. After all, what ever we place our attention on we see more of in life.

 

I invite you to choose to focus on the beauty of each moment, each breath and savor it..

​​​​

Madrid, Spain​ | September 2-25

​​

Limited Edition Print (1/20) 

See Purchase Options

​​​

Many Stories

Everyone has their own story. Everyone is at the center of their own universe. Sometimes our universes overlap, we dance together like stars stuck in eachothers gravity for a time. 

This image is an invitation to sit back and spend some time visiting other universes. Imagine what they are like, feel their journeys. People watching to put it simply. 

More than that, its an opportunity to connect with the journeys of others and remember that we are all just fellow travelers, on the mission of returning home.

​​​​

Madrid, Spain​ | September 2-25

​​

Limited Edition Print (1/20) 

Click image for purchase options

​​​

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How long?

 

In today's world everything is made to be replaced, things aren't built to last. 

It seems like relationships are following the same trend. It warms my heart to see moments like this.

 

How many times did they have to repair, to take the time to hear each other, to see each other? How many times did he come back with flowers to say "I'm sorry love"?

The ability to stay connected through the growth and evolution of both people is not an easy task. It takes a serious commitment, patience, courage, curiosity and self awareness. 

Madrid, Spain​ | September 2-25

​​

Limited Edition Print (1/20) 

Click image for purchase options

​​​

Many Stories

Everyone has their own story. Everyone is at the center of their own universe. Sometimes our universes overlap, we dance together like stars stuck in eachothers gravity for a time. 

This image is an invitation to sit back and spend some time visiting other universes. Imagine what they are like, feel their journeys. People watching to put it simply. 

More than that, its an opportunity to connect with the journeys of others and remember that we are all just fellow travelers, on the mission of returning home.

​​​​

Madrid, Spain​ | September 2-25

​​

Limited Edition Print (1/20) 

Click image for purchase options

​​​

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How long?

 

In today's world everything is made to be replaced, things aren't built to last. 

It seems like relationships are following the same trend. It warms my heart to see moments like this.

 

How many times did they have to repair, to take the time to hear each other, to see each other? How many times did he come back with flowers to say "I'm sorry love"?

The ability to stay connected through the growth and evolution of both people is not an easy task. It takes a serious commitment, patience, courage, curiosity and self awareness. 

Madrid, Spain​ | September 2-25

​​

Limited Edition Print (1/20) 

Click image for purchase options

​​​

Many Stories

Everyone has their own story. Everyone is at the center of their own universe. Sometimes our universes overlap, we dance together like stars stuck in eachothers gravity for a time. 

This image is an invitation to sit back and spend some time visiting other universes. Imagine what they are like, feel their journeys. People watching to put it simply. 

More than that, its an opportunity to connect with the journeys of others and remember that we are all just fellow travelers, on the mission of returning home.

​​​​

Madrid, Spain​ | September 2-25

​​

Limited Edition Print (1/20) 

Click image for purchase options

​​​

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How long?

 

In today's world everything is made to be replaced, things aren't built to last. 

It seems like relationships are following the same trend. It warms my heart to see moments like this.

 

How many times did they have to repair, to take the time to hear each other, to see each other? How many times did he come back with flowers to say "I'm sorry love"?

The ability to stay connected through the growth and evolution of both people is not an easy task. It takes a serious commitment, patience, courage, curiosity and self awareness. 

Madrid, Spain​ | September 2-25

​​

Limited Edition Print (1/20) 

Click image for purchase options

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