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Light Waves

by Kanetix

The Light Waves series explores the mysteries of light, space, and human emotion, offering a captivating visual and emotional journey through fluid dynamics and the infinite possibilities of connection across time and space.

Concept & Inspiration

The Light Waves series explores the vastness of space, quantum mechanics, the enigmatic nature of light, and dark matter. It delves into the idea that light, with its infinite possibilities, can connect us to different points in time through our thoughts and emotions. The series is part of a larger artistic journey, one that evolves from basic code and art (representing unawareness) to more complex and sophisticated forms (symbolizing growth and understanding). This evolution mirrors the journey of becoming aware, inviting others to explore infinite possibilities together.

The first collection Light Waves: Visible Light is deeply influenced by light and outer space, and the powerful emotions they evoke. Light Waves captures the essence of fluid dynamics, presenting light as a series of undulating waves that flow and ripple with vibrant energy. Each piece is an exploration of the interplay between light, color, and movement, transforming natural phenomena into captivating works of art. Art, at its core, is emotional energy generated by the artist and transferred to anyone open to receiving it. This emotional energy can transcend distance and time. The waves of light in each piece represent this transfer from artist to observer.

Light Waves: Visible Light was designed to be an immersive experience, creating an environment that feels both calming and invigorating. The flowing light patterns invite viewers to lose themselves in the movement, finding their own interpretations and connections within the art. This collection offers not just a visual journey but an emotional one, encouraging viewers to see the world through a new, light-infused lens.

Active Reinscription Mechanism

What sets Light Waves apart is the active participation of holders in the creative process. Rather than passively receiving the artwork, you play a key role in determining its final form. The outcome of your piece is not pre-determined—time and your engagement are the only variables that shape it.

In Light Waves, the act of inscribing your ordinal is entirely in your hands. Unlike traditional generative art projects where someone else completes the process, here you are responsible for inscribing and reinscribing your piece, determining its fate and journey. This approach empowers holders to actively reveal their unique artwork and participate in the evolution of the collection.

The reinscription mechanism emphasizes the importance of timing and decision-making, allowing each holder to discover their piece in a way that is entirely their own. This interactive process ensures that Light Waves is not just a static collection but an evolving experience where every participant shapes their personal connection to the art.

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Light Waves Gamification

Human beings are inherently driven by the need for connection—whether it's to others, to moments from our past, or to emotions that define us. Light Waves Gamification taps into this fundamental desire to uncover how deeply interconnected everything truly is.

Task: In Wave 1, your mission is to seek out and connect with your adjoining Light Waves neighbors to form a neighborhood.

Neighborhoods: A neighborhood consists of 3 or more adjoining Light Waves within the same wallet. For example, Light Waves #111, Light Waves #112, and Light Waves #113 together form a neighborhood.

Dynamic Update: Once you've achieved this task, your adjoining neighbors will dynamically update, reflecting their connection. However, if you lose connection with one of your adjoined neighbors (by selling or transferring it out of your wallet), the remaining Light Waves will return to their original unconnected state.

This gamification of Light Waves invites participants to explore not only the connections within the artwork but also the connections within the community, creating dynamic, evolving relationships.

Preview of the three light waves forming a neighborhood

More about the artist

Kanetix

Kanetix is an emerging digital artist whose work merges creativity and technology through the use of p5.js.

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