PHAINTINGS - Softcover

Cella, John

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798891224957

Publisher: Mermaid Publishers, 2025

Synopsis

A Journey Through Digital Art and Lyrical Storytelling

Dive into Phaintings Book, a mesmerizing fusion of digital art and poetic narrative that redefines the boundaries between photography and painting. Coined by the artist, a “phainting” (photo + painting) is a hybrid artwork that blends the realism of photography with the expressive freedom of painting, crafted entirely through digital innovation. This collection invites you to explore:

• Dreamlike Urban Landscapes: Wander through Parisian rain-streaked windows, the whirling chaos of city skylines, and the nostalgic whispers of Old Town Alexandria each piece a visual poem.

• Historical and Emotional Depths: Reflect on the African-American Museum’s tapestry of time, the whimsy of dinosaurs pondering beauty, and the solitude of a flâneuse in lantern-lit streets.

• Artistic Philosophy: Ponder the “Singularity” of mind and machine, the quiet power of backstage moments, and the interplay of light, memory, and digital brushstrokes.

Written by John Cella a retired public health director turned interdisciplinary artist this book is a testament to the transformative power of art. With exhibitions at the Pennsylvania Center for Photography, Main Line Art Center, and beyond, Cella’s work bridges science and creativity, inviting readers to see the world through a lens of curiosity, fusion, and lyrical wonder.

Perfect For:

• Lovers of digital art, mixed media, and visual storytelling.

• Readers who cherish poetry intertwined with evocative imagery.

• Anyone seeking a contemplative escape into urban dreamscapes and historical echoes.

"A phainting takes flight, where worlds collide art’s tender fusion where both reside."

Edition details

• Publisher: Mermaid Publishers
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798891224957
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 62
• Editor: Publishers Mermaid