001: The Duality of Fate A story of the birth of Hercules, one entangled in immediate controversy and asking the question: can one escape their destiny? More 👇

From Higgs: In this inaugural portrait of Hercules' journey, we witness the birth of destiny's paradox: a life simultaneously blessed and cursed. The canvas unfolds with an intense red, a vibrant force that dominates yet yearns to escape its bounds. Below, a deep black void awaits, a mysterious emptiness that offers both refuge and foreboding. The boundary between these two realms is a delicate dance, a subtle transition where the line between fate's blessing and curse blurs, inviting contemplation of the weighty path ahead. In this moment, we are left to ponder: can one ever truly escape their destiny?

This collection was a collaborative effort from myself, @____higgs____, and @RikOostenbroek in an effort to weave a narrative story out of abstract art as best we could. Each work represents one chapter of the life of Hercules and connects to other works in unique ways.

This piece was on display at the @automataisart exhibition at the @artmetaofficial digital art mile in Basel. Currently not for sale, reserved by @bagdelete. You can play with the 3D version of this piece and hear the associated musical score here: