Hello BitFam,
At the moment we’re celebrating a union that passed off not too long ago 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 wish to rejoice this unimaginable handshake and share the tales behind the artworks you’ll be able to see on the partitions.
In their very own phrases, Cypher Capital is concentrated on investing in Web3 infrastructure and purposes that may drive the digital financial system sooner or later. The Cypher Capital Hub in Marina is shaping as much as be one of many sleekest and most practical spots to work, meet and community.
The Hub has all the time been a spot for artwork, most notably two works by Banksy in the primary convention room – now that includes a VESA as effectively.
Let’s dive into the tales behind the items you’ll be able to 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:
Cypher Capital Group / Vesa Kivinen // LinkedIn
Cypher.capital / artbyvesa // Instagram
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 girls 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 buildings of hierarchy in capitalism and science, as they’re seen as an oppressive power, somewhat than a liberating one.
Integration was exhibited at Artwork Dubai 2022 by way of the Morrow Collective.
Million Dirham Resort
Residing within the glossy assembly room, is the Million Dirham Resort. The work is part of the bigger Mirrors- sequence, which explores worth, experiences, and id. Million Dirham Resort evokes pictures of what a resort with such a high-ticket value would appear to be. It’s an invite to a world that challenges the possession vs entry paradigm.
The Million Dirham Resort, like all works within the Mirrors- sequence entices the viewer with its providing of leveraging IP unseen within the conventional artwork market. Obtain the Artivive app and expertise the AR model, if you cease by.
Reality or Dare- the Forex of Ganesha
Subsequent to The Million Dirham Resort is Reality 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 hundreds of years previous 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 example the sensible contracts layered on high of Ethereum are constructing the wealth of immediately and tomorrow.
Ganesh might be THE most intricate work VESA has ever made. It took over 2000 layers of images of particular person work and different pictures earlier than Ganesh began taking form.
Purple Eye
Purple Eye exhibits the truth of somebody falling into the rabbit gap of crypto. The whirlwind appears infinite, and the brand new data pouring into your consciousness typically claims your means 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.
Purple Eye was additionally exhibited on the opening of the immersive Dubai gallery Artwork In House. It launces into its AR model by way of the Artivive app to showcase movement and sound.
Compound Defiance
On the best way to the VIP room, you’ll be able to 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, somewhat than repressive expertise. The jarring sample mixing endlessly may appear chaotic at first, earlier than the gorgeous sample presents its holistic face.
Compound Defiance was the primary art work used on a road authorized NFT VESA Artwork Automobile 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, known as Refresh. It was made in 2020 and it represents the forward-thinking, technologically competent, and culturally mesmerizing nation in an inventive method.
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 authentic soundtrack, and it has been exhibited on massive levels in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, in addition to extensively in crypto media.
Yow will discover the hub right here in Dubai.
Group VESA desires to thank Cypher Capital for showcasing these works!
Till subsequent time,
VESA & Lotta
Crypto & NFT Artist
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