Ascend
Ascend
Nihil, Raison d’être
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French photographer and visual artist Nihil announces the release of Ascend, an extraordinary artbook that transcends traditional creative boundaries by merging visual art, ancient sacred texts, and a hauntingly immersive soundtrack by Swedish Dark Ambient master raison d’être. This ambitious project is the culmination of Nihil’s fifteen-year career and promises to take audiences on a deeply introspective journey through humanity’s most profound archetypes.
Ascend draws from the mythological tapestry of ancient creation stories, apocalyptic visions, and the transformative cycles of torment and transcendence. With 176 pages of exclusive artworks—featuring both retrospective pieces and reimagined versions—the hardcover artbook is a bold exploration of personal and collective transformation. Each image, imbued with raw emotion, bridges the realms of the mythical and the modern, creating a visual dialogue that is both timeless and deeply relevant.
Adding a sonic dimension to this evocative experience is a 62-minute dark ambient soundtrack by raison d’être titled “Cambium”, a seminal figure in the ambient genre. This original album enriches Ascend, turning the act of engaging with the book into a full sensory immersion.
The artbook also includes texts by Nihil and Danish writer Freja Gyldenstrøm, offering poetic reflections that guide readers through the mythic and metaphysical themes of the work.
Key Details:
Format: Hardcover artbook (176 pages)
Exclusive Features: Previously unpublished artworks, retrospective works, reimagined creations, and interpretive texts.
Included CD: A 4 track, 62-minute dark ambient soundtrack by raison d’être.
This ambitious project showcases Nihil’s dedication to pushing creative boundaries, making Ascend not only an artbook but a living testament to the transformative power of art.
About the Artist:
Nihil is a French photographer and multidisciplinary artist based in Norway. Over a career spanning more than fifteen years, his work has gained acclaim for its haunting beauty, emotional depth, and exploration of existential themes.
Limited Edition of 300 Copies. Book Format: 7×9.5". Hardbound cover with Matte Lamination. 176 pages. CD: 4 Tracks. Running Time 61:53
Ascend draws from the mythological tapestry of ancient creation stories, apocalyptic visions, and the transformative cycles of torment and transcendence. With 176 pages of exclusive artworks—featuring both retrospective pieces and reimagined versions—the hardcover artbook is a bold exploration of personal and collective transformation. Each image, imbued with raw emotion, bridges the realms of the mythical and the modern, creating a visual dialogue that is both timeless and deeply relevant.
Adding a sonic dimension to this evocative experience is a 62-minute dark ambient soundtrack by raison d’être titled “Cambium”, a seminal figure in the ambient genre. This original album enriches Ascend, turning the act of engaging with the book into a full sensory immersion.
The artbook also includes texts by Nihil and Danish writer Freja Gyldenstrøm, offering poetic reflections that guide readers through the mythic and metaphysical themes of the work.
Key Details:
Format: Hardcover artbook (176 pages)
Exclusive Features: Previously unpublished artworks, retrospective works, reimagined creations, and interpretive texts.
Included CD: A 4 track, 62-minute dark ambient soundtrack by raison d’être.
This ambitious project showcases Nihil’s dedication to pushing creative boundaries, making Ascend not only an artbook but a living testament to the transformative power of art.
About the Artist:
Nihil is a French photographer and multidisciplinary artist based in Norway. Over a career spanning more than fifteen years, his work has gained acclaim for its haunting beauty, emotional depth, and exploration of existential themes.
Limited Edition of 300 Copies. Book Format: 7×9.5". Hardbound cover with Matte Lamination. 176 pages. CD: 4 Tracks. Running Time 61:53
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