From the Genesis collection
First Language
by Nonnie Gardava
“SMS: "What's your plan tonight?"”
2 people shared what genesis means to them. Nonnie Gardava turned their words into this.
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- Contributors
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- Topics
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- Artists
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- Artworks live
How it works
Stories become art. You collect both.
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People share what something means to them
A topic opens — Breath, Survive, Genesis. Anyone can contribute a story, a photo, a sound. Real moments, not briefs.
Breath has 33 contributors so far. Stories about dawn, parents, anxiety, prayer.
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An artist turns the contributions into a piece
A single artist owns each topic. They read every contribution, find a thread, and make one artwork in their voice.
Maya Riso made Two Birds at Dawn for Breath — a duotone risograph drawn from the morning-calm thread.
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You collect the piece with the story attached
Each print ships with a numbered edition, the artist's signature, and the story behind it. The contributors who inspired it are credited inside.
Numbered editions of 20–50 per piece. When they're gone, they're gone.
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Collectors
“Working with Artinscale has transformed how I create. The stories people share give my work so much more depth and meaning.”
“I love knowing the story behind each piece in my collection. When friends visit, I can tell them about the 41 people who inspired the artwork — which makes it so much more meaningful.”
“Sharing my childhood memories and seeing them become part of a beautiful artwork was incredible. I felt like I was truly part of the creative process, not just a buyer.”
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