[binarymax]

I have had some success in the field, but honestly mostly as a lever to "professional" projects. I started with mathematical imagery and became more conceptual. Very little of my work is public but mostly because it is commission.

It is most certainly not a gimmick if done properly. Fractals and other things are gimmicky but I have moved away from that.

The best way honestly, is find something interesting and profound. Something that blows your mind. Use the maximum resources you have. Do something huge. If it's good you'll get noticed by the right people.