Randomness Signed Gibbons

Canopy Glow - Anathallo album cover

I recently discovered Anathallo, a band of musicians who seem to love making a joyous cacophony. I was really impressed by what I thought was the photo on the cover of their latest album, Canopy Glow.

So memorable was the cover art, that when my little bro and I saw the opportunity to attempt a recreation, we seized the moment.

The album image was lingering in my mind and I wanted to find out who the photographer was, so I did my best search engining.

I got more than I bargained for.  His name is Tim Lowly, except what I thought was a photo is a painting.  No way!

This review of his art exhibition tells more about his painting.  There are a few details that make the story very poignant: the model in the painting is the artist’s only child, Temma, who has been physically and mentally disabled since birth.  She’s now 14.

I kind of feel guilty about making a parody of the image now that I realize how serious the subject-matter was.  And yet, it really wasn’t out of mockery that we made this photo, but because the painting was so powerful and memorable that we wanted to recreate it.

Anyways, I can only say that I am truly inspired by this painting and the story behind it.  Take a look at Tim Lowly’s site to find out more and see his other artwork. I think it’s worth the clicks.