Cocoon - A Path to Self Discovery
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Cocoon - A Path to Self Discovery

Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery with Cocoon, a unique series of lights and textures that takes you on a mesmerising evolution from a cocoon to a butterfly.

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Creations: Part One Genesis

Before there were plants, water, and life, there was just barren land. Yahweh-Elohim, The Lord God, stood his over mighty creation, surveyed the barren land, and visualised a land of life and beauty.

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Digital Art, Zodiac, Greek Mythology Gavin Gallivan Digital Art, Zodiac, Greek Mythology Gavin Gallivan

Ancient Greek Mythology Tales of the Zodiac: The Story of Leo

The Nemean Lion, also known as Leo, is the fifth sign of the Zodiac and represents those born between July 23 to August 22. The story of Leo is about the love of glory.

Nourished by The Goddess Hera to wreak havoc and prey on the people of Nemean. Eurystheus, the King of Tiryns, with instructions from the Gods commanded Hercules for his first labour to bring him back the skin of the lion and to rid the land of the evil beast.

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Ancient Greek Mythology Tales of the Zodiac: The Story of Cancer

The Crab, also known as Cancer, is the fourth sign of the Zodiac and represents those born between June 20 to July 22. The story of Cancer is of loyalty and sacrifice.

The Crab meaning Cancer in Latin and was created by The Goddess Hera to assist in the battle between Hercules and the deadly water serpent Hydra during Hercules Twelve Labours. (That's another story altogether).

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Ancient Greek Mythology Tales of the Zodiac: The Story of Taurus

Taurus the Bull is the second sign of the Zodiac and represents those born between April 20 to May 22. The story of Taurus is of lust and glory.

There are many stories relating to Taurus the Bull from The Minotaur, The Cretan Bull and The Marathomian Bull. But most commonly known for The Rape of Europa by Ovid, where Zeus transforms himself into a white bull to seduce Europa, the poet Moschus tells this tale more vividly. Acusilaus, on the other hand, says the bull wasn't Zeus but the same bull linked to Poseidon and the Cretan Bull.

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Digital Art, Zodiac, Greek Mythology Gavin Gallivan Digital Art, Zodiac, Greek Mythology Gavin Gallivan

Ancient Greek Mythology Tales of the Zodiac: The Story of Aries

The Ram, also known as Aries, is the first sign of the Zodiac and represents those born between March 20 to April 21. The story is about jealously, and of a mothers love.

The story of Aries was mostly taken from Pseudo-Apollodorus, Bibliotheca book 1. The Ram Fleece was made famous by Jason and the Argonauts on The Quest for the Golden-Fleece.

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The Michelle Roberts Collaboration

Over the years, I’ve contributed with a professional entertainer, Michelle Roberts with several projects; some successful and some not. With permission from Michelle, I’ve shared some of the work we have collaborated on together over the years.

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Trixster - The Forgotten Logos

The logos commissioned for skateboarding, bicycle and scooter shop based near East London Brick Lane called Trixstar. And the clients wanted a design that came from a play of words with 'Trixstar' the name of the shop, and the mythology tale of the Trickster that is commonly by the Jester. 

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Blood Moon Phase July 2018

July 27th 2018 - Was the day of the ‘blood moon’ total lunar eclipse and because of the rarity of the blood moon I wanted to stay up and capture this celestial event, and with good fortune the skies were clear. The total phase lasted 1 hour and 43 minutes from start to finish.

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History of Castillo de Jumilla Spain

Jumilla Spain! A place of fine wine, amazing people and fantastic scenery. Surrounded by mountains and wine vineyards, I couldn't help how amazingly beautiful this little town was, and the one thing that stuck out the most was Castillo de Jumilla (The Castle of Jumilla) randomly sitting on top of a hill for all to see.

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