ejthek

finding inspiration in the natural beauty of the Chinese landscape, these layer states allow the viewer to contemplate the physical environments of water, earth and sky and their metaphorical concepts in the context of the larger collaborative work. original digital artistry by ejthek [2021]. state 01 >> as blooms floating serenely, water lilies are aptly considered optimistic symbols of delight and happiness. state 02 >> bamboo shoots grow with impressive speed into towering stalks with astonishing resilience and internal strength. state 03 >> pillars of stone rise majestically to great heights, withstanding the assault of blustery winds and affording rare views from the top.

xingge_ziran - by ejthek

BrightLight

The Goddess Ala who is the Goddess of fertility, creativity and the deity of Earth. She offers power over the planet.

I have been interested in learning about Deities, particularly Female, and how they connect with nature.
The Sky, Sun, Moon and also what grows from the Earth are symbolic of the planet and the care that is essential for it to grow and thrive.

An exploration of nature and giving back to the Earth with natural elements that are nurtured and cared for.

Goddess - by Brightlight 

Niels Broszat

Being part of a collaboration that has the united intention to make a great work of art can go two ways: either you adopt each others style and create something with one focus - movies are made like that - or you celebrate the differences between individual members to achieve something unexpected. It is plain to see what we’ve been doing. Because we could add multiple layers to the work, I wanted to try out even more styles, but I did feel responsible for the end result of all layers combined, so I kept an eye on the masterplan while creating. 

Blue layer
To fill up/decorate a shape comes naturally to me, I do it all the time. In this layer I used elements of a physical painting and used it as Chinese filigrees. Then I started to paint digitally, changed colors, took pieces out, pasted some parts back, messed up some pixels: it was rock ’n roll. 

Yellow/orange layer
In the yellow/orange layer I jumped from Photoshop to Illustrator and back. I created a pattern out of huge digital stained glass windows (>3 meters high), cropping them into minuscule fragments and changed their vanishing point, so that this layer will effect the overall image of the combined work. And of course I could not resist to distort some elements in here as well. 

Yellow layer
The last layer has a background of paper fiber. I took it out of a high res photo from a “Spades Drawing” (also minted as NFT). I wanted this layer to be soft and less chaotic. I used a lot of painter brushes in Photoshop to correct what I had previously painted. 

Now that all three layers are finished, the owner really has something to choose from. I think that is really cool!


Sparrow

YOTO - by Niels Broszat

Gisel X

When the bull's-eye becomes as big in your mind as an elephant, you are sure to hit it. -Alejandro Jodorowsky “Transmissions of Light” activation layers by [giselflorez.com](http://giselflorez.com) 

Basileus

Circadian Space-Fields - by GiselXFlorez

When the bull's-eye becomes as big in your mind as an elephant, you are sure to hit it. -Alejandro Jodorowsky “Transmissions of Light” activation layers by giselflorez.com 

Ytje Veenstra

Birds have a unique way of observing the world. Imagine being up in the air at great heights constantly, having the sky as a roof. It surely makes you look at the world in a whole different way. We’ll never quite experience the world like our feathered friends do. We try our best with a variety of ways, like flying planes, parasailing and -gliding, putting on a wingsuit, but it’s not the same. It’s as close as we can come to being like a bird. Seeing the world like birds do makes me think of how astronauts view Earth when they’re on the moon. Status, material wealth and ego seem insignificant when looking at the world from above. That’s a bird’s eye view I would like everybody to experience.

Bird’s Eye View - by Ytje Veenstra

From a vast distance a small wave is formed from a slight breeze.  That waves continues its journey endlessly splashing and fighting its way to shore as it hears the help from a far friend.  It grows bigger and stronger each moment.   Its close friends the trees of the shoreline need the wave’s help as the furious fire burns closer.  In just the precise time, the once small wave had built up all its strength to become a tidal wave and extinguish the fires that were ready to burn the trees of the shoreline.  Not today fire, not today...

My 3 states and my story honor the Chinese Elements.  

“Five Elements Theory is a Chinese philosophy used to describe interactions and relationships between things. The five elements — wood, fire, earth, metal, and water — are believed to be the fundamental elements of everything in the universe between which interactions occur.”


Water, Earth & Fire 🌊 🌳 🔥  - by Greek Freak

FtrSaroth

The three states are an abstract representation of the inner strength that every person have to reach their objectives, even if sometimes we forget about that. The symbol of the Ox remember us that diligence, persistence, and honesty are part of that strength.

Hiro

The Strength - by FtrSaroth

colborn

"i am here for you always, you are not alone"

The states are based on ‘Magic Internet Money #111’
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This NFT will be given to the first buyer of this layer.

Magic Internet Money #111 - by Colborn

"i am here for you always, you are not alone"

The states are based on ‘Magic Internet Money #111’
https://opensea.io/assets/0x495f947276749ce646f68ac8c248420045cb7b5e/104491240125592817671271808051295507534870247597194745225565214296569886539777

This NFT will be given to the first buyer of this layer.

Danil Pan

From worlds beyond that of our own, glimpses of unparalleled beauty. Apparitions of grandeur, formed and appearing as essences of Earth, Fire, and Air.

Landscapes of the Other World - by Danil Pan

kerb

A cheeky peek into the future. Year of the Ox 2034




elCastor

CthulhuCorp 2034- Foreshadowing - by Kerb 

SamJ

Creating a background section of this piece, I thought it would be better for the piece to channel one of my more minimalist styles. Where I experimented with colors, I really enjoy the 3 different color schemes and how the shapes interact differently as positive vs. negative space through out the different layers.

Slate - by SamJ 

Julia K. Ponsford

Description: Triad of light is composed of three abstract works made from a base of iterative collage and progressive distortion.

Triad of Light - by Julia K Ponsford 

Marcotic

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Reflection of 0x - by Marcotic 

Moxarra

It is a sad and difficult present, we come from a complicated past and the future can be somewhat turbulent, but we are the base for what is coming for us all.  


Present, Past and Future - by Moxarra

neurocolor 神経色

East dragon reimagined in three different styles.


Dragon - by neurocolor

0xMJ

Dogs represent honesty, frankness and extremely loyalty in all groups. I asked my friends about their favorite dog breeds and painted them as a symbol of our friendship.



Dog - by Mehak Jain

LUVRworldwide

Title: Powerful Horse of Grace

She flows with the freedom of water, thrives on independence, and gracefully follows dreams into the sunset. Happiness drives action in every dimension, connecting our spirits with heaven and earth. It's all about the journey... helping us explore the world around us and discover universes within and without. 
Each layer state is a snapshot of the Horse's world in virtual reality. 
1. The face is how we see the world. 
2. The full body galloping in the river represents our interactive flow with the world. 
3. The horse within its symbol reminds us of our connection to mythological and spiritual powers beyond the physical world. 
Explore the immersive experience: [http://bit.ly/3kjezy2](http://bit.ly/3kjezy2)


Horse - by LUVRworldwide 

Title: Powerful Horse of Grace

She flows with the freedom of water, thrives on independence, and gracefully follows dreams into the sunset. Happiness drives action in every dimension, connecting our spirits with heaven and earth. It's all about the journey... helping us explore the world around us and discover universes within and without. 
Each layer state is a snapshot of the Horse's world in virtual reality. 
1. The face is how we see the world. 
2. The full body galloping in the river represents our interactive flow with the world. 
3. The horse within its symbol reminds us of our connection to mythological and spiritual powers beyond the physical world. 
Explore the immersive experience: http://bit.ly/3kjezy2


Airco Caravan

The Pig is a symbol of good luck and happiness. Pigs love to socialize, are loyal, intuitive, optimistic, and have a good sense of humor. Pigs have an enormous appetite for all the pleasures of life. And yes, pink is their favorite color.

Pig - by Airco Caravan

Reina Koyano

As someone who enjoys creating female characters inspired by objects, both animate and inanimate, “Tigress” was an opportunity to experiment. Inside the shell of the Tiger lives a Tigress, a woman I drew inspired by the spirit and the symbolism of a tiger. The image of the Tigress was then placed through multiple video processes: 1 process for Tigress_Daiichi-Keitai (“First Form”), 2 processes for Tigress_Daini-Keitai (“Second Form”), and 3 processes for Tigress_Daisan-Keitai (“Third Form”). The Tigress progressively morphs into patterns due to multiple levels of technical errors, resulting in mesmerizing patterns. I imagine creativity and imagination in today’s digital art space, in the form of this “algorithmic liquid”, oozing out of objects we find inspirational.

supahvault

Tiger (Tigress) - by Reina Koyano

ToeMoss HiChic

The rat is a very despised animal, but it is a very intelligent creature, small and almost indestructible until you see it. The rat is an efficient little survival machine, that's why I represented it as a little robot willing to navigate all kinds of terrain and adventure in order to get what it wants.

Rat - by Toe Moss

According to legends, Roosters are able to protect against evil spirits. They are said to represent fidelity and punctuality. Roosters are generally deep thinkers and it is  rare that something gets by them. Though abundantly practical, Roosters are also big dreamers.

What is your big dream this year?  What are you currently doing to realise it?

Roosters are most compatible with the Ox, Snake & Dragon.

(Artworks based on photos of Isa Kost's real life rooster.)

Rooster - by Sparrow

Shinji Akhirah

State 01: Return of the King (Past)
Look to the Sun in search of tomorrow.


State 02: VIIIDLIX (Present)
Sometimes you just gotta ape in.
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State 03: E=MC² aka Einstein Meets Chimp 2.0 (Future)
In the quest for quantum understanding and an enlightened state of superposition, society has evolved from primate to Prime Ape. It's all relative I suppose.

Monkey - by Shinji Akhirah

Talos_MrBiteyTrashArt

These snakes were made with the spirit of the universe and Fluidity in mind. Different but part of a trio, these three layers form a trinity of power. When all three come together big moves happen in the universe.

I love using GAN but I hate it when its very simple or derivative. I try very hard to make my GAN unique and not something anyone can copy. The filters I use are custom of my own design.

I really loved the idea of making snake skin out of different backgrounds. 

Anyway those are my snakes and I hope you like them!

Snake - by Talos

Silje Thorn

The Goat is reserved and quiet, but social. Mild-mannered and gentle on the outside, but stoic, resourceful and tough on the inside. It takes effort to get to know the Goat, but that effort is always rewarding and fulfilling.

Goat - by Silje Thorn

The Perfesser

I'm quick to rest and slow to be quick
but quick I will be if I must in a tick.
A trick batch of digits on top for a hitch,
Your binary wishes have granted a glitch <3

The only wish now: to proceed unimpaired;
dared to be damned and damned if I'm dared.
A hare one might say, though a little mislabeled.
Queue up track 2 if you want me disabled.

Alas I must run, hide and seek from down under.
Where thunder can't find me I sometimes seek cover.
Search far and wide but don't wake me from slumber,
I'll go incognito, your mind can't but wonder.

Rabbit - by ThePerfesser

KING DEBS

The artwork is written is a codified calligraphy script which I developed as artist by drawing inspiration from different indigenous tribes and traditions across the globe . The words in the mandala read "Year of the ox- Bull run" . And this is meant to be optimistic gaze on the volatile environment that is crypto. It's also a response to the theme under the same words, "Year of the ox". The three states represent different moments in time as the world goes through it's own organic shifts in quarterly cycles. The the three different Mandala states represent minted "digital gold" pieces, a synthesis of the digital environment's natural element mined through the blockchain.

Cryptic Mandala - by King Debs 

Jetski

My 3 states are based on the Fu Lu Shou, 福禄寿. They are known as Fortune, Prosperity and Longevity. The randomizer assigned me the Ox tail. So I started thinking on how I would highlight the tail based on a saying 从头到尾  (also translated as: From head to tail). The tail design symbolizes huge fortune, prosperity and longevity that embody this whole Year of the 0x collab.

Tail - by Jetski 

sugaH

The random steps of yesterday made the mind to become too curious. Now it must learn to follow trends and analyze charts knowing that  wealth, health and peace are never products of randomness. 

Rizzle

Steps to Glory- by sugaH

Tom Abbink

These digital abstractions for our most glorious Ox project are inspired by my analog collages.

Happy Digital Kaleidoscope - by Tom Abbink 

Gert-Jan Akerboom

The Skin of the Mythical Ox is the boundary that ensures the separation of reality and Myth, the Myth needs reality to exist and reality would be so empty without its myths. 
The Bones keep the Myth from collapsing under the burden of reality, the Bones represent the structure, that shapes the volume, that is required to tell the story again and again.
The Soul houses deep inside the Mythical volume, it is the reality behind the Mythical story, it hardens the bones and thickens the skin.

Journey to the Center - by Gert-Jan Akerboom

Abstracted compositions representing a beginning on Earth, explosive ignition and skyward departure ending with arrival in a lunar landscape.

Earth to Moon - by DKleine

Mr. Monk

Why do bulls run? Even the bears had felt the same, but this is not their time, they need to stay asleep. 


Fear, Knowledge and Bravery - MrMonk

Becca Kennedy

A digital illustration of the muscles of an ox, with each state being a different color.

Conlan Rios

Muscles of the Ox - by Becca Kennedy

Pule the witch_DR

I basically worked around different pattern layer styles to complete my artwork. Which ends forming into a skeletal image of a bull’s foot. I related this with transformation with the layer given to work on the project.

The Left Leg - by Pule the witch_DR

Rutger van der Tas

I’ve played around with different images of Bulls that hang around squares nearby our Financial Headquarters worldwide. I’ve combined them with different drawings. One of them resembles ‘The Golden Calf' which is depicted in religious stories and has been a subject in a variety of arts in the past, and will be in the future.  

Head - by Rutger van der Tas

Indrani Mitra

Ruby - the red horn represents  nobility, purity, and passion.  
Jade - the green horn represents serenity and purity, of wisdom gathered in tranquility. 
Citrine - the yellow horn represents happiness and success, healthy body, mind and spirit - of happiness and warmth.

Horns - by Indrani

Okin

The three states here are a play on crypto themes. The first looks directly at perceived value and how it translates to the physicalization of a virtual asset. Effectively humanizing them, gotta grab that digital gold even if they could have thorns. The second state relates to liquidity in crypto and the importance of it for trading. The thirds state is a reminder for how traders set those psychological targets, when ETH hits my price I'm buying/selling aiming for that bull's-eye.

The Bulls Eyes Golden Tear - by Okin

Lapin Mignon

To bring peace to the Ox, the nature would pave its way with flowers. When the Ox would see it, smell it, the time would suspend, and the Ox would take a breath and reflect on its life... and realise that becoming a Mignon was the only way out -or wasn't it?

breadbreaker

Fleur Ox Mignon

The Guild_NFT

The Guild began this project as a tribute to the Lunar Ox Year that coincides with the Ethereum bull run and astronomical explosion of NFTs as a medium. It is a work of struggle, of celebration, of premonition and of jubilation. 

An initial composition of color was created by Shinji Akhirah which helped to inform the delegation of sections via a randomizer. Each artist was randomly assigned an area on the canvas to complete their part. This collaboration captures original artwork by 38 different artists - infusing each part of the piece with their own unique style to complete the 12 different animals and setting with the central focus being placed on the Ox ("0x" or "ZeroX" as he's occasionally referred to). 

We present you with the "Year of The 0x" - a celebration of creativity, Chinese astrology and the globally collaborative CryptoArt movement.

Year of the 0x

Layers for "Year of the 0x"