So Revival, 2025
Created on a Quantel Paintbox at Objkt, Zurich, Switzerland Unique 1/1 NFT
Work Description Circle cast. Signal found. Echo blooms. Power begotten. So it begins. So it ends. So revival.
A crowned figure performs a ritual among humming stones, where wildflowers reclaim signal and memory stirs. So Revival blends hand-drawn illustration elements and layered textures and colours to conjure a scene of cyclical power. Part transmission, part resurrection.
Artist Statement At first, I was nervous about whether I'd be able to create something that truly felt like me. But I quickly found the Paintbox to be incredibly intuitive. Its design is quite remarkable. I've used many modern tablets and stylus-based devices, and yet few come close to the charm of the Paintbox. The main advantage of modern tech is, of course, the memory capacity. I usually work with a natural, flowing process once I've mapped out a rough concept. The lack of an undo button on the Paintbox disrupted that flow at first. It forced me to plan more deliberately, breaking the piece down into mental sections I'd tackle one by one. In my usual practice, I bounce around a lot. I test colours, adjust line work, try things out, and often retrace my steps. With the Paintbox, I had to commit to my first decisions and just keep moving forward. Surprisingly, I found this shift refreshing. It added a new and enjoyable challenge to my process, one that made me trust myself more. The final work is something I'm incredibly proud of. I was honestly surprised by the level of detail I managed to achieve. Overall, it was a truly special experience. One I won't forget in a hurry. I feel honoured to have had the opportunity to experiment with such a wonderful machine.
Paintboxed - Tezos World Tour This artwork was created during the Paintboxed - Tezos World Tour 2024-2025 (Chateau du Fey Villecien, Miami, Paris, Zurich, New York), on an original Quantel Paintbox from the archive of Adrian Wilson, and is part of the exhibition "Paintboxed", curated by Georg Bak and Adrian Wilson at The Digital Art Mile, Basel, Switzerland, June 16-22, 2025.
Physical Edition This NFT is offered with a redeemable physical LED lightbox (50 x 65 x 7 cm), claimable by the first primary market buyer. Redemption is one-time only and subject to verification. NFT and lightbox are distinct and may be sold and transferred independently.