Eternal Mass is a digital art project by Mariko Mori brought to life through NFTs. Inspired by quantum physics and ancient mythology, it explores the concept of coupling and the eternal nature of the soul. Visualizing "eternal souls" as pearlescent spheres in an "unseen" dimension, the project aims to connect people through a digital network.
The Work
Laura Micalizzi Design played a crucial role in supporting Mariko Mori throughout various aspects of the project's development, such as creating renders, creating a storyboard and efficiently managing resources to bring the vision to reality.Alberto Barone has been of essential support in the development of this piece.The NFT
※ NFT (Non-Fungible Token) is a technology built on the non-fungible Blockchain technology to create unique and unreplaceable assets, unlike digital data that is easy to copy, which demands a new kind of market for trade. Modern society that has embraced “universal values” such as freedom, human rights, and democracy, inspires limitless human desire which drives capitalism that is now globalized and leads to relentless competitions among nations to protect their interests. How can we utilize NFT and create a new media art based on it? This is an important question that will likely determine the future of our society.
About Mariko Mori
Mariko Mori is a highly acclaimed artist whose work delves into profound themes of life, death, reality, and technology. She has gained international recognition for her interactive installation called Wave UFO, which debuted in Austria in 2003 and was later showcased in various locations around the world. Mori's most recent large-scale installation, Ring: One with Nature, was unveiled during the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. This impressive work features a luminous ring suspended above a cascading waterfall in Brazil. Mori's solo exhibitions have been displayed in prestigious venues globally, and her works have been acquired by renowned museums and private collectors worldwide. She has also received notable awards, such as the Menzione d'onore at the 47th Venice Biennale in 1997 and the 8th Annual Award from the Japan Cultural Arts Foundation in 2001.
Photo by Davis Sims