Sea of Redemption: Mermelhu #1004

Shezad Dawood (b.1974), Sea of Redemption, Mermelhu #1004, 2023. Expanded NFT: ERC-721 (NFT) + redeemable for resin cast figurine finished in blue and green camouflage, approximately 40 cm tall. Redemption cost (approx.): USD 11,000. Redeem at zien.io.

H.P. Lovecraft’s cosmicism was influenced by fever dreams and near breakdowns brought on by family tragedy, and fear of civilisational decline. He perceived the fragility of anthropocentrism, after making thought contact with Mermelhu—one of the twin godheads of Merme consciousness.