Brad Carlile
The Alchemist's Ray Gun
This custom-designed firework was designed by creative pyrotechnic professionals. More appropriately, they are alchemists. Much like the alchemists of old, they work with base elements and turn them into gold, but their golden objects are amazing fireworks in the night sky.
Awards
Color Photography Contest
2026Nominees
Storytelling
Non Professional
The Alchemist's Ray Gun
This custom-designed firework was designed by creative pyrotechnic professionals. More appropriately, they are alchemists. Much like the alchemists of old, they work with base elements and turn them into gold, but their golden objects are amazing fireworks in the night sky.
About Artist
Brad Carlile
Brad Carlile is a photographer that lives in Portland Oregon. He has exhibited his work in three biennials and is in the collections of several international museums. Brad's work has been shown in 10 countries and has had 72 shows. His solo show in Portland Oregon was chosen as best photography show in 2011 and was critically reviewed and recommended by both of Portland's leading newspapers -- the Willamette Week (review) and The Oregonian (review). He has won over 29 photographic awards. In 2009, he was chosen as a winner in the prestigious Hearst 8x10 Photography Biennial. Brad’s work has been featured in both in print and on highly acclaimed blogs. Magazines include SPE Exposure and in BETA Developments in Photography. Newspaper reviews have been published in the Houston Chronicle (interview), The Boston Globe, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Las Vegas, and The Oregonian. His work has also been showcased on blogs such as Huffington Post, PDN Photo of the Day, LenScratch, FeatureShoot, Design Taxi, FLaxPhoto, and Inkult.
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