A large bonfire built with wooden sticks and branches, burning at night, with two people standing nearby wrapped in blankets.

Spirit

Science

Spirit Science takes its name from an absurd YouTube series that once offered fantastical theories about the origins of humanity. Years ago, I watched it with a close friend, and we spent the night laughing at its wild ideas and the symbol at its center — the Merkaba, a supposed spiritual vehicle for transcendence. It was a joke between us, a symbol of cosmic absurdity.

Years later, after that friend took his own life, the meaning of that symbol seemed to have changed. It had remained a constant in his life. What had once been a source of laughter evolved into something far more personal — for me, a quiet emblem of connection and loss; for him, perhaps, a reflection of a deeper search for meaning.

This book gathers photographs made over the ten years surrounding his life and death — images taken with him, of him, and within the spaces we shared. Together, they represent an attempt to find coherence in something that defies explanation — to build a narrative, however incomplete, in the effort to create a fleeting understanding of something that I’m not sure can ever be truly understood.

Interior of a room with three tall, irregularly shaped columns made of a stone-like material supporting a slab that serves as a tabletop. The room is lit by sunlight streaming in through a window with blinds, casting shadows on the floor and the colu

A colorful digital graphic depicting a glowing geometric structure made of interconnected lines and nodes, resembling a light-body or energy form, with floating orbs of various colors surrounding it.

A rocky hillside with large boulders, some of which are painted with white graffiti messages like "BOB & EILEEN" and "FEAR death." There is sparse vegetation and an overcast sky above.

A man with glasses, beard, and long hair, dressed in a gray hoodie, black jacket, tan pants, and black sneakers with white soles, sits on a wooden bench outside, holding a red cup in his left hand and adjusting his glasses with his right hand. A bott

A backyard with a large tree, a wooden fence, a blue dollhouse, and gardening tools on the grass, next to a white house and a neighboring cityscape in the background.

View of a small convenience store or kiosk with shelves stocked with gum, candy, cigarettes, and various snacks, behind a glass window.

An interior bedroom with large windows showing a mountain view, a bed with a straw hat on pillows, an uninstalled electrical outlet, and a rolled-up patterned rug on the floor.

View through a glass door with multiple stickers, including one that says "My other vehicle is a mercaba," another with a rainbow-colored message, and a sticker that says "Dose Trump." Outside the door, there are a wooden porch and some grass, with a

Bird's eye view of a backyard with a homemade hopscotch and game outline chalked on the grass, surrounded by trees and rocks.

A young woman running through a grassy field at sunset, wearing a purple crop top, black pants, a cap, and smoking a cigarette, with mountains and forest in the background.

Scenic view of rolling green hills, dense trees, and mountains in the background under a cloudy sky.

A collection of award ribbons, a book titled 'Unleash The Power Within,' and a decorated box are displayed on a bedsheet with pillows in the background.

A man with long hair and a beard wearing a floral kimono with his shirt off, holding a can of beer in one hand and raising his arms, standing outdoors surrounded by trees. Several women are in front of him, one wearing a large straw hat and taking a

A religious leader dressed in white and gold robes is embracing a man in a maroon shirt outside, with several people gathered around including a woman in a white blouse and black pants, and a woman in black and gold. In the background, there are stai

A black and white photo of a wooden table with various items, including a framed photo of a woman with long hair and a beard, several bottles, cans, and glasses, some candles, and a pair of keys.

Two women are tattooing a person's foot, which has the words "DONT" and a heart with "DOLL" tattooed on the ankle. The person is lying on a wooden floor, and the tattoo artist is wearing black gloves while using a tattoo machine. Art supplies and tis

Nighttime exterior view of a house with a porch lit by string lights, casting a pattern of light and shadow on the house's wall. The yard is cluttered with overturned lawn chairs, a barbecue grill, and various items, indicating recent activity or a s

A mannequin head with a beige complexion, black hair with multicolored streaks, and makeup, wearing a mesh piece resembling a beard and hair, creating an artistic reflective face sculpture.

A yellow balloon floating above a wooden table with various objects including a cigarette, an ashtray, a disposable camera, and small containers.

Close-up of a man's face with wide open eyes showing detailed irises and pupils, with visible eyelashes, eyebrows, and facial skin texture.

A foggy night scene with streetlights illuminating a grassy area, utility poles casting long shadows, and a small building or trailer in the background.

A young man with long hair and light facial hair sitting outdoors at sunset, wearing a gray hoodie and smoking a cigarette.

A rustic wooden outdoor table holding a vase of mixed wildflowers, a black pan, a beige cup, a blue speckled mug, a large plastic jug of water, a small pine cone, a doll with a black dress, a feather, and a wooden spoon, with a grassy background.

Photo of a countertop with a decorative placemat, a small potted plant, a blue clothespin, and a round coaster. Below is a red carpeted staircase with a patriotic rug that has an outline of the United States and the words "America the Beautiful."

A shirtless man holding a beer bottle and a lit cigarette standing on grass in a backyard with potted plants and a wooden star decoration hanging from tree branches.

Collection of colorful neon and acrylic signs with various designs, including a green leaf with text, cartoon characters, and abstract patterns displayed on a wall.

Nighttime outdoor scene with leafless trees, a brick wall, flowering bushes, and a fence topped with barbed wire.

View of a sunset through a dusty, old window with grid panes, with a silhouette of a windmill in the background.

Two people standing at a makeshift bar table outdoors during a sunset, with a colorful sky and mountains in the background. One person is wearing a hoodie and the other is wrapped in a blanket or shawl. There are lamps, drinks, and flowers on the tab

Snow-covered area with an underpass or bridge, graffiti on the walls, traffic signs including 'Do Not Enter', and orange traffic cones, with a foggy or overcast sky.

Blue tarp ceiling with string lights and a wooden star-shaped ornament hanging from a pole.

A man floating in dark water with his eyes closed and head tilted back.

A large explosion with fire and smoke during a fireworks display at night, with silhouetted spectators watching.

A man with dark hair and a serious expression is looking up from a dark and chaotic environment filled with wooden sticks and debris. A large wooden Star of David hangs overhead, partially obscured by the clutter.

A small outdoor memorial with a white cross, flowers, and rocks, surrounded by broken white metal fences and overgrown grass, with a chain-link fence and a billboard in the background.

People gathered around a tall wooden structure decorated with flowers, colorful sticks, and other objects, set against a darkening sky during sunset or dusk.

Illuminated sculpture resembling a mountain or volcano at night, with a glowing, lattice-like structure.

A man and woman lying on a beach at night, with discarded clothes and supplies around them, and a backpack nearby.

An outdoor scene featuring two large whiteboards with complex diagrams and notes, several crumpled paper bags hanging on the left, a circle of rocks with small candles in the foreground, and a foggy atmosphere during sunset.

Fireworks light up the night sky above a sandy area with debris and makeshift structures, possibly during a celebration or event.

A backyard with a wooden fence, leafless trees, dry grass, and scattered debris, including a ladder, a hose, and trash, with a neighboring building in the background.

A woman in a red sweater kneeling next to a man lying on the floor, resting on pillows, with a colorful rug underneath. The man has dark hair, is wearing a red shirt, black jeans, and patterned tights. They are in a living room with a coffee table fi

A large bonfire made of wooden sticks and logs with flames burning at the base. The fire forms a star shape with a wooden Star of David hanging in the middle. Two people are standing nearby with blankets, one striped and the other with a white floral

A group of young women sitting on a colorful outdoor rug in front of a white van, with various bags and personal items around them. One woman is taking a photo while others are relaxing and interacting. The scene is outdoors with greenery and sunligh

People gather outside a house with smoke rising from it, a large white flag in the foreground, a floatation ring on rocks, and trees in the background.

A woman sitting outdoors during daylight, wearing a black and white tie-dye sleeveless dress, with a white fabric backdrop behind her.

A person walking through a grassy field at sunset, carrying camping gear including a large blue-green backpack and a blanket, with trees and mountains in the background.

A brown cowboy hat decorated with flowers and greenery, placed on a white, ruffled fabric background.

A two-story residential building with white siding, multiple windows, and two front doors. There are bushes and a small fence in front, with a bicycle leaned on the right side.