Duality Revealed: The Two Sides of Joel Zimmerman
Step into the world of Joel Zimmerman, both as himself and as his alter ego, deadmau5, through the lens of renowned photographer Timothy White in this captivating photography Drop. Showcasing the multifaceted nature of Zimmerman, the exhibit features four striking photographs that unravel the layers of his persona.
By day, Zimmerman is a composer, producer, record executive, and web3 entrepreneur, shaping the landscape of electronic music and pioneering new ventures in the digital realm. By night, he transforms into deadmau5, the celebrated electronic music artist who captivates audiences with his innovative sound and distinctive, mouse-head-wearing persona.
Timothy White's masterful photography captures the duality of Zimmerman's life, revealing the intricacies of his character and the depth of his creativity. This intimate collection provides an unparalleled glimpse into the man behind the music and the mask, celebrating the dynamic nature of an artist who continues to push boundaries and redefine the electronic music scene.
This collaboration between deadmau5 and Timothy White began with conversations about the story behind the photos and how co-creating a shoot from start to finish and documenting it all would be the perfect definition of blockchain provenance. The shoot took place at a location in east Los Angeles on June 9th 2021, and both Timothy and Joel were wearing. motion sensors during the shoot to enable Joel to create a virtual world surrounding the shoot, while Timothy created the still images, so that both artists could collaborate on telling the story in their own way.
