Reality is complicated. I'm here to help.

Welcome! I'm Yamen, and this is my Complicated Reality. Here I explore the intersection of human creativity and technology, create art in negotiation with complex systems and machines, and share the lessons I've learned about cultivating empowering mindsets. Wherever my art takes me, you can be sure to find out here.

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Getting a look at the actual body of a spectral imp has proven to be quite a challenge. The way they distort all spectral fields around them, while stunningly beautiful, wreaks havoc on any recording instruments. It is artistic tradition to depict them as colorless orbs, but in reality, they are surely more radiant.

$The definitions of "fractal" are myriad and murky, but one of my favorite fractal wizards taught me the one I like best: "Detail at every level."$

This sunbathing Tiger is a testament to those warm summer days where the Sun hangs out for longer than usual.

Sun's Still Out

Jellyfish keep up on current trends, but not on social media.

Natural moons are quite beautiful, but not every planet gets them. Fortunately, there's always the moon farm to supply new designer moons to planets looking to spice up their night skies.

Precious collections deserve special homes. This hexagonal birch box is decorated with a mushroom tile engraving. The round, set-in top lifts out to reveal a large interior chamber suitable for a handful of small items.

Mushroom Hunter Hex Box

It is a long-standing tradition of the human race to find some way to turn our technology to the task of honoring our feline friends. So when Faezer Rae joined the studio, one of her first projects was this cute cat decoration. 5" tall, 4" wide, this curious companion is ready to hang on your wall, in your car, on your Christmas tree, or anywhere else. Comes with a sticky mounting strip.

Laser Cat Ornament

This sleek birch box conceals 3 compartments with its easy slide-in top. Decorated with an elaborate, powerful engraving featuring embossed gems and flowers, it's ready to hold your favorite small collection in style.

Who's to really say what the travelers see when they pierce the clouds and gaze upon eternity? First created in 2018, this trippy astronaut design has become one of the most popular Complicated Reality designs. Hang this anywhere you might like a reminder that the reward for curiosity is surprise.

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