Addicted Art Gallery

"Complaining about not achieving success despite working hard is like complaining about an ice cube not melting when you heated it… your work was not wasted, it is just being stored." ~ James Clear

Curiouos?

“Melting” by Jada + David

Series: Surreal Spaces

Arty-Fact: "We completely burned ourselves out creatively, and this is what helped. A few years ago, we realized 100% of our energy was going into other people’s visions. We loved photography, but creating only for clients was starting to drain us. So, we started making art just for us. There’s no outside expectations. And you have total freedom to mess up and experiment. That shift completely changed our careers and helped us find our style.” ~ Jada + David

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“I have been bent and broken, but I hope into a better shape.” ~ Charles Dickens [Great Expectations. 1861]

Curious?

“Out Of Shape” by Jada + David

Series: Surreal Spaces

Arty-Fact: "Sometimes you decide to do something and don’t realize it’s the thing that will change your entire life. That’s what the 100 Set Project was for us. We wanted to push our creativity and see what we could create. We had no idea this silly project we came up with would not only permanently change us and our work, but it would also inspire other people to start their own creative journeys.” ~ Jada + David

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"Turn and face the strange.” ~ Changes [David Bowie, 1972]

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“Face It” by Jada + David

Series: Surreal Spaces

The Art Scoop: "We spent over a decade as wedding and portrait photographers. We were constantly walking into a location blind, having to figure out at a moment's notice where to take the photos and how to light them. Then we discovered studio photography and the art of building photo sets. What a game changer! Now we have complete control over our environments and the final images." ~ Jada + David

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"Comparison is the thief of joy.” ~ Unknown

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“FOMO” by Jada + David

Series: Surreal Spaces

Arty-Fact: "After nine years as wedding and portrait photographers, we were starting to feel burnt out. With weddings postponed during 2020 / 2021 and a new studio sitting largely unused, we decided to build theatrical sets instead of relying on seamless backdrops. The results inspired us to push our creativity further and see what would happen if we let our imagination run free." ~ Jada

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"Have you ever felt like a phone call that's been disconnected?" ~ Shannen Doherty

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“Disconnected” by Jada + David

Series: Surreal Spaces

Arty-Fact: "A few years ago, we challenged ourselves to create 100 sets in one year aka the 100 Set Project. That project completely reshaped how we work. It redefined who we are as artists, built a strong creative community, and resulted in some of our most meaningful images and behind-the-scenes content to date. More than anything, it reminded us how powerful a personal project can be when you fully commit to it.” ~ Jada + David

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"The earth laughs in flowers.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

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"Pollinate Me” by Jada + David

Series: Surreal Spaces

Arty-Fact: "Our process always starts with the build. We create a custom set for every project, and this one was inspired by the incredible dress designed for the shoot. Once the set is built and the photo is taken, the final step is turning it into something you can hold.” ~ Jada + David

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"It's showtime!” ~ Beetlejuice

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“Showtime” by Jada + David

Series: Surreal Spaces

Arty-Fact: "Conceptual photography gives us a space to explore big ideas and heavy emotions visually. It’s one of the reasons David and I love it so much.” ~ Jada

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Featured this month in Printed Editions, Expert Choices (July 2026).

“Out Of Space” by Jada + David

Expert Choices brings together standout works from emerging voices to established names.

“Anybody else’s brain… just stop working?” ~ Unknown

Curious?

“Decision Fatigue” by Jada + David

Series: Surreal Spaces

Arty-fact: "Being present and observant opens you up to so much inspiration, especially when you travel. Airports are these industrial spaces where you spend so much time waiting. There’s such a sterility to them - the lines, the structures, the lighting, all so basic. But the interactions between people are fascinating. No one feels totally comfortable. There’s this shared lack of control, a bit of impatience, and confusion on everyone’s faces. So many strangers coming together, crammed into tiny spaces with minimal communication. Looking back, it’s funny how much that’s influenced our work without us even realising it. That feeling of being lost is such a major theme.” ~ Jada + David

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“A portrait is not made in the camera but on either side of it.” ~ Edward Steichen

🎓 Art History

One photograph can change the way we see a person.

"You might be a player, but I am the game.” ~ Unknown

🎨 Get Your Art Fix!

“Playboy” by Jada + David

Series: Surreal Spaces

Arty-Fact: "This was set 78 from our 100 Set Project. It's so fun using photography and set design to transform everyday spaces into surreal worlds with bold colors and optical illusions. For this shoot, we created a surreal, stylised elevator set.” ~ Jada + David

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"Two bubbles found they had rainbows on their curves. They flickered out saying: 'It was worth being a bubble, just to have held that rainbow thirty seconds'.” ~ Carl Sandburg

Curious?

“Pink Bubble” by Jada + David

Series: Surreal Spaces

Arty-Fact: "We combine photography + set design to create one-of-a-kind sets for every shoot. It’s less like a backdrop, more like a piece of art. Sculpture and photography colliding, always with the final frame in mind. That process keeps us inspired, keeps us experimenting, and makes every shoot feel like play.” - Jada + David

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"Nothing is too saturated, you just can't find your own hue." ~ Goitsemang Mvula

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“Saturated” by Jada + David

Series: Surreal Spaces

Arty-Fact: "The best work is always the work we do to please ourselves. Create for you first. If others appreciate and enjoy it, that’s a bonus. Even when working on commissions, never sacrifice your artistic vision.” ~ Jada + David

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"The journey is all about focus. Don't let your food get cold watching someone else's plate.” ~ Unknown

Curious?

"Tunnel Vision" by Jada + David

Series: Surreal Spaces

Arty-Fact: "Not everyone has to get it. People might not get your vision at first BUT that doesn’t mean it’s not worth doing. This set was a wild idea, totally untested… until we made it real. And it turned out pretty freaking cool. So if you’ve got a big idea in your head, go make it. They’ll understand once they see it.” ~ Jada + David

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"Upside down, Boy, you turn me inside out, And 'round and ‘round.” ~ Upside Down [Diana Ross, 1980]

Curious?

“The Diner” by Jada + David

Series: Surreal Spaces

Arty-Fact: "My colour choices are based on one very professional rule: Would I eat this color combination? I think the reason I love bold colour so much is because my brain still judges palettes the same way a 9 year old would. If it looks like candy, juice, cereal, popsicles, or fruit snacks… I’m into it. We used paint swatches to inspire these colourful photography sets and conceptual photoshoots. Everything is better in colour.” ~ Jada

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“And when she dreams, she dreams of a girl who was lost at sea but one day found the shore.” ~ Gabrielle Zevin

Curious?

“Lost At Sea” by Jada + David

Series: Surreal Spaces

Arty-Fact: "Every photoshoot we create ends with the same impossible question: Which photo is THE photo? Out of nearly 1,000 photos… which one deserves to become art? This set took days to build. We designed and painted an entire surreal plywood submarine set and hauled it to Nashville for the conceptual portrait shoot. We ended up with over 1,000 photos to choose from but knew we’d only end up choosing one to print, frame, and show as art.” ~ Jada + David

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“I spy with my little eye, something beginning with…”

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“I Spy” by Jada + David, 2023

Series: Surreal Spaces

Arty-Fact: "Every time we build a set or test a new idea, we never really know how it’ll turn out. Sometimes it’s great, sometimes it’s not, but we always learn something. Stop second guessing yourself. Your creativity matters, and the world needs it. It doesn’t have to be perfect or well-received, just something you’re proud of.” - Jada + David

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