"Artificial Matrix of External Control, Lack, and Division" Limited Edition, Giclee Canvas Print

Print Quality Details

These museum-quality giclée canvas and premium paper prints are crafted with premium, ethically sourced materials and archival, acid-free inks to ensure lasting beauty. From durable poplar wood stretcher bars to precision Epson printing, every piece reflects exceptional craftsmanship, delivering a timeless, elegant artwork made to the highest professional standards.

These are outstanding giclées or archival pigment prints where each one is hand proofed and signed by me.  Giclée printing is a fine art digital printing method using specialist archival pigment inks and acid-free papers; creating museum/gallery prints with excellent depth of colour, longevity and stability.

Studies have shown that Giclee Prints colour vividness can last in excess of 200 years with tests by independent bodies such as Wilhelm Research and printer manufacturers such as Epson. This gives assurance to collectors and art buyers of this type of printing method.

Canvas: We use Urth canvas, the world’s first solvent canvas with archival certification by the Fine Art Trade Guild. Manufactured by the leading canvas supplier of award-winning digital inkjet canvas, Breathing Color® uses breakthrough technology of agent-free Fluorescent Whitening and Chromata white to create a canvas free of optical brighteners while still producing canvas prints with bright whites and true vivid colors that will not fade or yellow over time. With OBA-free Urth canvas, your print can hang in direct sunlight and remain fade-resistant and as beautiful as the day it was printed. The canvas has a built-in coating, which makes it moisture and abrasion-resistant, with UV protection. The canvas is durable enough to withstand cleaning by taking a damp cloth to the surface to remove dust.

Inks: We use UltraChrome GS3 HD inks, which have a wide & rich color gamut range. The inks are sprayed upon canvas, hence the “giclee application,” with extreme detail and vibrancy, thus creating a stunningly sharp image. Tested by Wilhelm Research, these lightfast, archival inks are designed to last 100+ years.

Wood: The wood used to create the stretcher bars for your print is made from poplar trees, which are extremely strong and stable.

Printing Equipment: Printers include the Epson Surecolor S80600 and the 9900 Pro Series, which are state-of-the-art in the industry and print at astounding resolutions of 1440 ppi.

Artwork Description and Symbolism

This artwork is dedicated to both the cult classic dystopian film “They Live” and my favorite contemporary artist, David Dees, RIP. It also serves as a direct response to my most disliked artist, Shepard Fairey. Furthermore, this piece is part of a two-image pair of related artworks: this one representing the Artificial Matrix of Lack, Division, and External Control (aka the 3D Matrix of worldwide, modern-day slavery, aka the prison planet, aka Hell on Earth)); the other representing the Natural Matrix of Abundance, Unity, and Self-Sovereignty (aka 5th Dimensional Consciousness, aka Unity/Christ-Consciousness, Non-Dual Awareness, Nirvana, The Way of the Tao, etc., aka New Earth or Heaven on Earth).

The artwork is a visually intense, densely layered collage. It uses bold text, human figures, animal imagery, and symbolic elements for social commentary. Two opposing politicians face each other at the center. Large, vibrant rattlesnakes frame them, their tongues flicking toward a central pyramid of corrupt monetary power. The snakes, labeled “CONSUME” and “SURRENDER,” evoke danger, manipulation, and self-abandonment. They underpin the status quo of premeditated societal unworthiness. The all-seeing eye on the US dollar bill appears subversively at the top of the pyramid, yielding power over others. The two politicians, wearing red and blue ties, symbolize the left-right political boxes that trap one’s consciousness in an ideological cult, filled with hatred and division for the other. They also represent the duopoly, false dichotomy, illusion of the Democratic and Republican parties in the US, and the Conservative and Labor parties in the UK, among others.

Never mind the fascist alogarchy of multinational corporations. Politics is a religion—one that’s false. If you want to know who really runs the show, follow the money. This trail inevitably leads to central banks that created money out of nothing. These banks convinced society to become indebted to them. They claim the world cannot create wealth without them. A monetary currency is important as a medium of exchange and a marker of wealth, though it is still only a representation. Currency flows as energy from the time and attention one spends, reflecting the value they provide and the psychological frequency with which they possess. True money is an anagram for one eye. It alludes to spiritual currency—time and attention. This relates to one’s third-eye capacity to manifest inner vision and the all-seeing eye, which represents Divine Consciousness. There must be other forms of monetary systems that enable wealth creation to be decentralized and equal to all people on Earth, not just the central banksters, etc. Centralized monetary power, like centralized government authority, is Hell on Earth—not Heavenly.

Behind the two men, a zombie cop with a big red star on his police hat looms ominously, symbolizing the totalitarian police state. This adds a macabre, unsettling undertone, suggesting decay and pervasive societal control. These themes evoke the police state and the death of democracy, if it ever existed or could be truly called that; officially a republic and realistically an oligarchy, with selections masquerading as elections. These two politicians—one labeled “VOTE,” the other “CONTROLLED OPPOSITION”—show that no matter who you vote for, it’s always controlled opposition between these major parties. On the cop's hat is graffiti of a rat sniffing cheese, symbolizing snitches within the system or the rat race of lack.

Around the politicians and zombie cop is an overwhelming array of provocative text. The phrases appear in varying sizes and colors, including "TRUST THE SYSTEM," "WATCH T.V.," "BE FEARFUL," and "OBEY." These words are aggressive and confrontational, implying themes of control, consumerism, and submission. Repeated motifs of sheep near the bottom stress “FOLLOW,” “CONFORM,” and “DO NOT QUESTION AUTHORITY.” This amplifies the critique of societal conformity and blind obedience. Near the bottom of the image is a thin blue line, in its appropriate context of blind obedience to authority; after all, while the control through money may yield more power, it is the government that has the monopoly on violence. On a side note, the thick red line is about cops who swear to uphold the Constitution, which is worth supporting. Anyway, know the difference. And on another related side note: order following is not a virtue, virtue comes from following one’s own conscience, so the excuse of just doing one’s job is a total copout, pun intended.

The artwork's composition is dense and chaotic, with overlapping and intersecting elements. This creates tension and urgency. The muted, darker color palette, balanced by sharp reds and whites, adds emotional charge. The collage-like arrangement of text and images feels chaotic but deliberate. The piece evokes a visceral reaction and challenges viewers with uncomfortable truths about power, manipulation, and societal control. The mix of text and imagery delivers a clear, visually arresting socio-political message. The zombified cop and venomous snakes add raw, primal energy, intensifying the impact. The piece balances visual symbolism and verbal provocation, creating a multilayered experience.

For collectors who can clearly see through the illusion of control and refuse to outsource their value, this striking digital collage captures the dense architecture of the Artificial Matrix—built on fear, division, and manufactured scarcity—while standing in direct contrast to its counterpart rooted in unity and self-sovereignty. As one half of a compelling two-image set, this piece exposes the psychological, political, and financial systems that distort perception, making the companion artwork’s message of abundance and inner authority even more profound. Rendered with raw symbolic intensity, this limited-edition political and spiritual art print serves not only as a provocative visual statement but also as a marker of discernment for those who understand the deeper mechanics of consciousness and control. Ideal for serious collectors of symbolic, dystopian, and consciousness-driven artwork, this piece challenges passive narratives while affirming the power of perception, awareness, and personal sovereignty. To fully embody the contrast between illusion and truth, control and freedom, this is the moment to secure this artwork—and complete the pair for its full conceptual and transformative impact.

Accompanying Inspirational Exercise (Artificial Matrix)

The Pattern Interruption Practice

This artwork can serve as a daily anchor for recognizing and interrupting unconscious patterns of external control through a simple practice called the Pattern Interruption.

Once a day—or anytime you feel triggered, reactive, or mentally pulled—pause and ask yourself three questions:

• What am I being told to think, feel, or believe right now?

• Is this coming from my direct experience, or from external influence (media, authority, fear-based messaging)?

• What would I choose to believe if I fully trusted my own perception and value?

Then take one small, conscious action that reflects your answer—whether that’s disengaging from media, questioning a narrative, or simply choosing a calmer, more grounded response.

Over time, this practice builds awareness of the subtle ways influence operates, helping you move from passive consumption to active perception and self-trust. Like the imagery in this piece, it reveals the difference between programmed reaction and conscious choice—returning authority back where it belongs: within you.