Carl is a portrait composed through vinyl—a tribute to the life and legacy of DJ Carl Cox. With a personal archive of over 150,000 records, distilling a career into a single image was no easy feat. Over two days in Australia, Vessey worked closely with Cox as he unearthed the records that have defined decades: soul, funk, disco, Detroit techno, hip hop, rave, and more.

Carl is a portrait composed through vinyl—a tribute to the life and legacy of DJ Carl Cox. With a personal archive of over 150,000 records, distilling a career into a single image was no easy feat. Over two days in Australia, Vessey worked closely with Cox as he unearthed the records that have defined decades: soul, funk, disco, Detroit techno, hip hop, rave, and more. Each worn spine in this carefully constructed stack tells a story—not just of sound, but of dancefloors, festivals, and musical evolution. These are records that have been lived, played, and passed through countless hands. Vessey’s photograph captures not just objects, but emotion, memory, and legacy. Available in three sizes, Carl is more than an artwork—it’s a visual remix of culture, collaboration, and the enduring power of music.