Stupefy Fascinate begins as a photograph, captured in the Flats and then transformed through layered color and composition. This process blends the clarity of photography with digital manipulation techniques—introducing surreal tones, geometric rhythms, and texture until the original scene feels alive in a new dimension. Every shift in color, every shape, is intentional.
The final image is produced using dye sublimation on Chromaluxe aluminum—a process that infuses dyes directly into a specially coated aluminum surface using heat and pressure. Unlike traditional printing, where ink sits on top of paper or canvas, dye sublimation embeds the image into the metal itself. The result is a print that is vibrant, archival, and resistant to fading, with a soft matte finish that diffuses light instead of reflecting it, allowing the piece to glow naturally in changing conditions.