Radiant Daggers

He was fast asleep as I kissed him on his warm forehead, filled with faraway dreams in distant lands.

I grabbed the Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum and stepped out in the gray morning drizzle…

By mid morning the sun had come out in full glory, burning off the humid air in fields of rising mist across the grasslands and asphalt.

In the distance the perfume of a roasting hog, mixed with that of moist clay and pungent decaying weeds, wafted through the branches in rivulet wisps of blue-gray smoke, rendering the palate wholly of earth’s final texture.

The clouds with their cascades of towering cumulus plume-castles were barely discernible through the haze, drifting slowly, looking down on our futile mortal struggle.

He loaded the revolver, his eyes glinting darkly with anticipation.

I fired.

The report of exploding gunpowder echoed sharply through the damp air, ricocheting, cutting the haze.

We smiled.  The line had been crossed…

Later, we chanced upon an enchanted stupa and watched iridescent turquoise dragonflies inscribe the air.  We traced their diaphanous dissolving language while sitting zazen…

-Iliad Alexander Terra

"Sacrifice" 18x24 limited editition lithograph

It’s with a great sense of excitement and delight that alfa8 presents this limited edition print to help launch the MISCOM campaign.

MISCOM, which is short for Missing Commandment, is a newly formed nonprofit organization, founded on the specific mission of helping children in need.

The singular goal of MISCOM is to bring to light the untold stories of suffering and neglected children throughout the world in an effective and engaging manner that would help lead to social awareness and progressive policy shifts.

The story of children, whether pre-born or aging, is the fundamental and foundational story of humanity.  I strongly believe that should we, as guardians and leaders of children’s present and future welfare, profoundly honor their unalienable and sovereign rights, the world would be a far more equitable and just paradise.

This limited edition print being offered is titled “Sacrifice”.  It depicts the descent from the cross.  The figures revolve around a spiral form, which is the quintessential symbol of the movement of galaxies and the double helix of life.

The prints are made on archival acid-fee paper bearing the artist’s signature, the studio seal, and their number in the edition, which is limited to 60 prints.

While the gallery-listed price for each print is $600, for this inaugural fund raising on behalf of MISCOM it’s being made available at $200.

Thank you for caring and please feel free to contact us for further information and involvement in the MISCOM mission and projects.

Peace,
-Iliad Alexander Terra