Welcome

C. Duayne Pearson

Photographer • Writer • Philanthropist
Founder & CEO of 31/30 Design

Three simple passions of mine/my ikigai:

“Think of each day as a single life.” – Seneca

My life has taken many different turns over the last decade. I know those experiences (challenging or joyful) were necessary in my return to Truth.

I’m great at a lot of things, but I’ve learned that at my core, I’m here to create through photography and writing, so I can help other people, businesses, and organizations in whatever capacity I can. Any valuable skills I pick up along the way serve to help me do those two tasks above on larger scale.

When I do that, life is easy. When I don’t, life is harder.

Never swim against the current of life. It’s that simple.

01. Current Project (2024-present):

TBD

Description coming soon!

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01. Photo Galleries, Projects, & Prints

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02. Latest Blog Posts

Haiku on False Narratives

26-11-2022

Weak like stone facing repeated pounding of waves. False narratives fade.

Haiku on Manifesting

25-11-2022

Old seeds bearing fruit. I speak fifth to third, I AM one with the…

Haiku on How Haiku Changed

24-11-2022

American speak, transformed structure of this art. Devolve or evolve?

Haiku on Marriage Strife

23-11-2022

Ill thoughts towards wife, make me just as guilty. Her, less than kind words…

Haiku on Free Thought

23-11-2022

Free thought paves my path. No love for two lands I’ve known. Cowards swayed…

Haiku on Making Up

22-11-2022

Made peace at slow pace, as cold fall breeze swept the blades. Growth peaks…

03. Featured Causes I’ve Recently Discovered

“We are an independent, non-profit organization whose mission is to inspire youth to lead healthy and ambitious lives through mentorship and hands-on education in urban farming, sustainability, and nutrition.

Since 2011, we’ve operated local urban farms, increased access to and knowledge of healthy food for Harlem residents, and provided farm-based development programs to Harlem youth.”

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Harlem Grown

Learn More & Donate

“Founded by artist Theaster Gates in 2010, Rebuild Foundation is a platform for art, cultural development, and neighborhood transformation. Rebuild strengthens creative communities through grants, classes, residencies, access to our collections and free public programs. The Foundation is well known for innovative, ambitious, and impactful arts and cultural initiatives, hosting projects and programs that amplify the history, value, and promise of Black creativity at local, national, and international scales.”

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Rebuild Foundation