Hello BitFam,
As we speak we’re celebrating a union that happened just lately when VESA travelled to Dubai for a month of conferences, partnership calls, keynotes, and conferences.
A juicy sized catalogue of VESA works moved into the Cypher Capital Hub in October and this time, we need to rejoice this unimaginable handshake and share the tales behind the artworks you may see on the partitions.
In their very own phrases, Cypher Capital is targeted on investing in Web3 infrastructure and functions that can drive the digital economic system sooner or later. The Cypher Capital Hub in Marina is shaping as much as be one of many sleekest and most useful spots to work, meet and community.
The Hub has at all times been a spot for artwork, most notably two works by Banksy in the primary convention room – now that includes a VESA as nicely.
Let’s dive into the tales behind the items you may see on the partitions of the Hub!
Subsequent time you cease by the Hub, please snap an image of your self and your favorite VESA work and tag:
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Refresh has an honorary place on the VIP room alongside two Banksy items.
Integration
First VESA piece you see on the wall as you stroll into the house is Integration. The piece represents the dichotomy of worldviews current in our society in relationships between women and men. On the one hand ladies occupy positions of energy like by no means earlier than and work extremely exhausting to pursue and execute these positions. Alternatively, there’s a view that helps tearing down all constructions of hierarchy in capitalism and science, as they’re seen as an oppressive pressure, quite than a liberating one.
Integration was exhibited at Artwork Dubai 2022 through the Morrow Collective.
Million Dirham Lodge
Residing within the smooth assembly room, is the Million Dirham Lodge. The work is part of the bigger Mirrors- collection, which explores worth, experiences, and id. Million Dirham Lodge evokes pictures of what a resort with such a high-ticket value would appear like. It’s an invite to a world that challenges the possession vs entry paradigm.
The Million Dirham Lodge, like all works within the Mirrors- collection entices the viewer with its providing of leveraging IP unseen within the conventional artwork market. Obtain the Artivive app and expertise the AR model, while you cease by.
Fact or Dare- the Forex of Ganesha
Subsequent to The Million Dirham Lodge is Fact or Dare- The Forex of Ganesh, or Ganesh for brief. This work belongs to the pantheon of VESA’s early crypto artwork, impressed by the 1000’s of years outdated Hindu custom of religion and worldview.
Lord Ganesh is revered because the remover of obstacles, the patron of arts and sciences and a better being of mind and knowledge. On this piece, Lord Ganesh and his entourage have assimilated cryptocurrency symbols and blockchain code alongside conventional wealth shows. Gold, platinum, and diamonds maintain a historic place in our minds as keepers of worth, however for instance the sensible contracts layered on prime of Ethereum are constructing the wealth of as we speak and tomorrow.
Ganesh might be THE most intricate work VESA has ever made. It took over 2000 layers of pictures of particular person work and different pictures earlier than Ganesh began taking form.
Pink Eye
Pink Eye reveals the fact of somebody falling into the rabbit gap of crypto. The whirlwind appears limitless, and the brand new info pouring into your consciousness generally claims your skill to sleep.
This piece is one other one with beautiful deserves, because it was featured in Forbes of their first ever article on this new motion of artwork and cash in January 2019.
Pink Eye was additionally exhibited on the opening of the immersive Dubai gallery Artwork In Area. It launces into its AR model through the Artivive app to showcase movement and sound.
Compound Defiance
On the best way to the VIP room, you may see Compound Defiance on the wall. This work is steeped in legendary moments and is part of crypto artwork historical past. The fluid movement forming a strong symbolizes the decentralized monetary system that has no level of central management and subsequently free to outline its personal guidelines. This freedom has its positives and negatives, however extra choices imply a extra expansive, quite than repressive expertise. The jarring sample mixing endlessly may appear chaotic at first, earlier than the attractive sample presents its holistic face.
Compound Defiance was the primary art work used on a avenue authorized NFT VESA Artwork Automotive in Dubai and it has a VR model made by Zoan.
Refresh
Residing within the elegant VIP room, is a bit made in honour of the UAE, referred to as Refresh. It was made in 2020 and it represents the forward-thinking, technologically competent, and culturally mesmerizing nation in an inventive manner.
The spherical planet within the centre of the piece is Mars, referencing the Emirati house program. Galloping alongside is a tokenized royal horse, modelled after a real-life specimen.
The 2 folks featured are the CEO of the Dubai Blockchain Centre, Dr. Marwan Al Zarouni and his spouse, Mariam Al Zarouni. Within the art work, the 2 are immersed within the Bitcoin genesis code, as they witness the evolution of their nation.
Refresh comes alive with the Artivive app. It has an unique soundtrack, and it has been exhibited on massive levels in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, in addition to extensively in crypto media.
You will discover the hub right here in Dubai.
Group VESA needs to thank Cypher Capital for showcasing these works!
Till subsequent time,
VESA & Lotta
Crypto & NFT Artist
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