I have always been interested in architecture. It was one of the 300 professions I considered over the years.
At the temple of Hathor in Dendera, Egypt, I suddenly realized what made it so unique, especially compared to Luxor or Karnak.
It actually has its roof preserved. So when you walk into the temple you get a better feel for what its architects where aiming for, in a way that you can’t really appreciate at other places where the ceiling has been replaced by the blazing Egyptian sun.
Here is what I noticed:
The place was grandiose and yet intimate. Symmetrical but not repetitive. Sensual, but not obvious.
It was rich in detail but elegant in full.
There you are not surrounded by imposing columns. You are surrounded by a maze of magical stories.
As I sat there, I thought I was noticing things about the temple. But I realized those features were more about what I wanted to create in a new chapter in my photography and music. That was a valuable insight.
Notice what you notice. There are clues there, hidden evidence of your true desires.
After three months in Thailand and two transformative months in the beautiful land of Cambodia, I find myself back in Cairo with the goal of finishing a number of projects started this year.
Today it’s been a month since we arrived in Siem Reap, Cambodia, and we are starting our second month here. What was supposed to be a 10-day temple hopping adventure has transformed into a full exploration of music, dance, and mythology of the fascinating Khmer culture.
Today I released my second song. Invocation was inspired by my 8-month stay in Cairo and it’s is out on all music platforms.
Today I released my first composition. Saharetni (She Put a Spell on Me) is out on all music platforms.
I’m very happy to announce that the first episode of a new season of my podcast is out!
As a photographer and musician, I am in love with mixing ethnic elements from different cultures and exploring ancient places. These are themes that come back again and again in my work, and today I’m happy to share a little experiment with the talented model and dancer Tetiana Tesliuk in Egypt. This is the first in a series of photos showcasing Ukrainian artists in traditional outfits at landmarks around the world, during my travels this year.
My 8-month stay in Egypt comes to an end in 10 days. I suddenly realized I’ve been on the road - technically with no home - for almost four years. The goal was not to become a perpetual traveler, but to take the time to experience cultures that call to me, to go on a creative pilgrimage and stay at different places around the world long enough to make them feel like home.
A story about a work-in-progress project, my second-ever music composition.
My favorite author, Carl Sagan, once wrote an essay called ‘Dreams are maps’, where he talked about how visions can become reality, create purpose, and inspire next generations.
In this episode Pedro talks about developing rituals, habits and routines inspired by the practice of making art and the interactions with different world cultures.
Thoughts on my experience of doing a diary entry every day for a year.
Today's guest is Wendy Zhou and we talked about a very interesting instrument called the pipa, traditional Chinese music and Wendy's experience bringing Chinese music to the West and the bridging between traditions. We also talked about the healing power of music and her journey as an artist.
Yesterday I released a second solo episode for the new season of the Wanderings Podcast. I am really happy to share insights into my path of becoming an artist, a traveler, a small business owner in a digital landscape, and I hope some lessons of that journey can be useful to you.