Ouroboros - Crysalis Curated Collection

In partnership with El Collectooorr, this collection brings together works by 4 generative artists on Art Blocks, exploring the concept of circularity.

@Jen_Stark @msoriaro @Beervangeer @robdixon

Vortex by Jen Stark, Entretiempos by Marcelo Soria-Rodriguez, Ultrawave 369 by Beervangeer, Inspirals by Radix

As one of the most fascinating symbols in history, the ouroboros depicts a snake or dragon eating its own tail in a closed circle.

From the ancient Egyptians to the Greek magical tradition, from Gnosticism to alchemy, this symbol stands for eternity, infinity and endless return.

Here we examine the concept of the loop, explored through medium of generative code. We dive into an array of meanings connected to the circularity of this ancient emblem.

The circularity in Vortex by @Jen_Stark is triggered by endless spirals pulsing through psychedelic colors and motion.

Spirals are part of the natural world and are found in many of its components, i.e nautili and galaxies, suggesting immensity and infinity.

Expanding through the universe,@Jen_Stark’s spirals elicit a temporal dimension, evoking the mystery of cyclical time, which flows forward and then back into itself.

Like waves on the shore or blossoming flowers, Vortex presents a dynamic rhythm in tune with the cosmos.

Vortex, Jen Stark

Entretiempos by @msoriaro has an exquisite painterly aesthetic, and was influenced by the works of S. Delaunay, F. Kupka and other artists from the early 20th century.

Conceptually, it engages with dimensions of space and time by generating an intersection of loops evoking endless cycles.

As an exploration of our perceptions,@msoriaro’s works interacts with its viewers by allowing them to pause, restart and set it to loop, thus triggering a meditation on the space-time dimension.

Entretiempos, Marcelo Soria-Rodriguez

UltraWave 369 by @Beervangeer presents a delicate aesthetic through pastel-like nuances.

The circularity of its forms link to the meaning of wholeness.

It's a symbol for the integration and assimilation of the opposite, known in Chinese culture as the principle of yin and yang.

UltraWave 369 is a fine collection of generative artworks contemplating the complexity of the universe through the simplicity of minimalist circles and lines. @Beervangeer

UltraWave 369, Beervangeer

Inspirals by @robdixon draws inspiration from the symmetries and infinite patterns created by M.C. Escher. While the pieces of Escher often include repetitions of animals in muted tones, in Radix’ practice the subjects are pure geometric abstraction in vibrant colours.

A recurrent theme is that of the spiral whose colours are bold and shapes are sharp. Reminiscent of a snake or a dragon, they repeat ad infinitum, morphing through the eternal cycle of time.

@robdixon