My goal with this collection is to please viewers with aesthetic design, confuse them with an impalpable sense of familiarity and then surprise them by finally revealing the subjects which are being celebrated.
As a celebration of the UAE's ongoing commitment to innovation and excellence, my hope is for these pieces to be appreciated by people who love the UAE and shown off with pride in their homes and businesses.
It is my premiere collection and I'll be keeping it alive for decades to come by adding more pieces to celebrate each year's National Day.
— Audrey Miller
Press Kit
Artist’s Statement
Artist Bio
Soundbites
“Art is something that can help us connect emotionally with ourselves and that it has a therapeutic role to play in our lives and in healing.” — Audrey Miller
“Done right, digital art can be considered just as fine as any other form of fine art.” — Audrey Miller
“Art often has a lot more to it if you look closer and spend time studying it, exploring it and engaging with it.” — Audrey Miller
“Offering an NFT counterpart makes Always Ahead perfect for collectors who want to embrace blockchain technology but have sat at the edge.” — Audrey Miller
“I’m proud I had this chance to honor the Emirates and I hope that people find value in the collection.” — Audrey Miller
“The UAE is living in the future.” — Audrey Miller
“The Union Sadu depicts how the leaders reflect their greatness onto their nation, thereby raising the nation in every aspect of life.” — Audrey Miller
About the Collection
The artist has answered the following questions in-depth on the About page:
- What is this collection all about?
- Explain the style
- What is the medium?
- What do you mean by “keeping it alive”?
- What is the AI Revealer and how does it work?
- What was your motivation for creating this collection?
- Are there any plans to exhibit the Always Ahead Collection?
- Where else would you like this collection to be displayed?
- What is the potential for this collection to be used outside of exhibitions and galleries?
- What makes you uniquely positioned to design this collection?
- How does blockchain technology factor into this collection?
- Do you think that more artists should be embracing the potential of blockchain technology?
- What has been the most rewarding part of producing this collection?
- What is the biggest challenge you faced in bringing this collection to life?
- What message do you ultimately want to convey through this collection?
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The Artist
Artwork in Situ
Artwork in Isolation
The Union Sadu Revealed
I created this pattern to honor the country’s union and its founding fathers, as well as Al Sadu which is the traditional form of weaving practised by Emirati Bedouin women. Building upon The Spirit of the Union it depicts how the leaders reflect their greatness onto their nation, thereby raising the nation in every aspect of life.
— Audrey Miller
