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0x103c8b5b…a0casent to0xdcdc3974…b894·#19,970,625·0xf7d9de4c…19c6c8
tell me... do i exist?\n\n|Ψ> = 1/√2|0> + 1/√2|1\n\n↕\n\n──────────\n\nimmersing itself in the metaphysical, the simulated, and the tangible, *being and nothingness* (2024) brings computational life to French philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre's existential classic *Being and Nothingness* (1943) by using the blockchain as its inextricable medium.\n\n*being and nothingness* at its core is a single ERC721 token leading to an onchain visual interpretation of Sartre's ideals, yet unpredictably it instead leads to absolutely nothing according to its `tokenURI()` function.\n\nthe intent is to explore the nature of existence, the essence of being, and the void of nothingness through the lens of blockchain technology, which is often seen as a paradoxical space of both permanence and impermanence as well tangible and intangible value.\n\ni ask you, if a work of art does not exist depending on when it is viewed... is the work still art? will it be promoted from 'being-in-itself' to 'being-for-itself' as Sartre presumes? or is nothingness just intangible nothingness?\n\n──────────\n\nthank you to Kevin Abosche for his gracious Blockchain As A Medium grant, which inspired and funded the creation of this work.\n\n──────────\n\nwhite lights (b. 1993) | being and nothingness (2024) | 2024 solidity, js, performance | display at 1:1 or 16:9 | infinite resolution
0x103c8b5b…a0casent to0xdcdc3974…b894·#19,970,595·0x7cb7b474…80aeea
tell me... do i exist?\n\n|Ψ> = 1/√2|0> + 1/√2|1\n\n↕\n\n──────────\n\nimmersing itself in the metaphysical, the simulated, and the tangible, *being and nothingness* (2024) brings computational life to French philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre's existential classic *Being and Nothingness* (1943) by using the blockchain as its inextricable medium.\n\*being and nothingness* at its core is a single ERC721 token leading to an onchain visual interpretation of Sartre's ideals, yet unpredictably it instead leads to absolutely nothing according to its `tokenURI()` function.\n\nthe intent is to explore the nature of existence, the essence of being, and the void of nothingness through the lens of blockchain technology, which is often seen as a paradoxical space of both permanence and impermanence as well tangible and intangible value.\n\ni ask you, if a work of art does not exist depending on when it is viewed... is the work still art? will it be promoted from 'being-in-itself' to 'being-for-itself' as Sartre presumes? or is nothingness just intangible nothingness?\n\n──────────\n\nthank you to Kevin Abosche for his gracious Blockchain As A Medium grant, which inspired and funded the creation of this work.\n\n──────────\n\nwhite lights (b. 1993) | being and nothingness (2024) | 2024 solidity, js, performance | display at 1:1 or 16:9 | infinite resolution
0x103c8b5b…a0casent to0xdcdc3974…b894·#19,970,568·0x1ea472a1…65305d
tell me... do i exist?\n\n|Ψ> = 1/√2|0> + 1/√2|1\n\n↕\n\n──────────\n\nimmersing itself in the metaphysical, the simulated, and the tangible, *being and nothingness* (2024) brings computational life to French philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre's existential classic *Being and Nothingness* (1943) by using the blockchain as its inextricable medium.\n\*being and nothingness* at its core is a single ERC721 token leading to an onchain visual interpretation of Sartre's ideals, yet unpredictably it instead leads to absolutely nothing according to its `tokenURI()` function.\n\nthe intent is to explore the nature of existence, the essence of being, and the void of nothingness through the lens of blockchain technology, which is often seen as a paradoxical space of both permanence and impermanence as well tangible and intangible value.\n\ni ask you, if a work of art does not exist depending on when it is viewed... is the work still art? will it be promoted from being-in-itself to "being-for-itself" as Sartre presumes? or is nothingness just intangible nothingness?\n\n──────────\n\nthank you to Kevin Abosche for his gracious Blockchain As A Medium grant, which inspired and funded the creation of this work.\n\n──────────\n\nwhite lights (b. 1993) | being and nothingness (2024) | 2024 solidity, js, performance | display at 1:1 or 16:9 | infinite resolution
0x103c8b5b…a0casent to0xdcdc3974…b894·#19,585,384·0x505e77c9…4539c3
tell me... do i exist?\n\n|Ψ> = 1/√2|0> + 1/√2|1\n\n↕\n\n──────────\n\nImmersing itself in the metaphysical, the simulated, and the tangible, *being and nothingness* (2024) brings computational life to French philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre's existential classic *Being and Nothingness* (1943) using blockchain as the inextricable medium (commonly referred to as 'onchain').\n\n*being and nothingness* hinges upon a single ERC721 token that unpredictably swaps between existence ('being') and non-existence ('nothingness') according to its `tokenURI()` function.\n\nAnalogous to a quantum particle playfully flickering between dual states, this digital intricacy is the core of the art's interpretation of Sartre's 'being-in-itself' and 'being-for-itself' philosophies.\n\nWhen contemplating 'being-in-itself'', imagine the token peacefully residing on the blockchain, evoking the untouched state of a quantum particle or the serene mystery of Schrodinger's cat.\n\nIn contrast, 'being-for-itself' emerges as the artwork unfolds its subjective existence upon viewer engagement - evolving from a static enigmatic symbol into an experiential reality. Much like the observed Schrodinger's cat or the measured quantum particle, engagement with this art piece transitions the token from the potential nothingness 'being-in-itself' into an expressive 'being-for-itself'... the irony.\n\nPlayfully engaging with this artwork signifies an acceptance of certain existential paradoxes. By consciously acknowledging this performance as art, you promote the token from an objective existence to a subjective experience. This process succinctly embodies 'being-for-itself' through free will, threading the viewer into Sartre's existentialist philosophy by simply being an observer.\n\n──────────\n\nthank you to kevin abosche for his gracious onchain grant, which covered the deployment costs for each smart contract involved in this work.\n\n──────────\n\nwhite lights (b. 1993)\n\nbeing and nothingness, 2024\n\nsolidity, js, performance\n\ndisplay at 1:1 or 16:9\n\ninfinite resolution