Denizens of ZenAcademy

A collection of 10,000 powerful mages in the metaverse.

Denizen #2423

I REMEMBER THE FUTURE BY SABET

"I have found that my paintings often prefigure events that unfold in my life. Upon reflection, I've come to understand that these are not instances of psychic foresight. Rather, I subscribe to the notion that our essence transcends the temporal bounds. When we perceive future events before they occur, it's as if we're recalling them from the vast tapestry of time, rather than predicting them. In this sense, we are not foreseeing the future, but remembering it."

I REMEMBER THE FUTURE 2023 SABET

Following Dave Van Patten's exciting CLOUDMACHINE Genesis Collection and his recent Grammy Award for Best Album Packaging, Dave has been hard at work crafting a captivating blend of spooky, humorous, and vibrant designs. The time has come to unveil these monstrous creations!

Monster Party

Monster Party is a handcrafted collection of pieces celebrating the love for Halloween and everything Zany! Following Dave Van Patten's exciting CLOUDMACHINE Genesis Collection and his recent Grammy Award for Best Album Packaging, Dave has been hard at work crafting a captivating blend of spooky, humorous, and vibrant designs. The time has come to unveil these monstrous creations!

Monster Party #453

Monster Party #452

Monster Party #451

FUKUTIGER BY SABET

FUKU TIGER  BY SABET

PERFECT BY SABET

DREAMS BY SABET

THE STORY OF HOW I MET PICASSO - Was it all a dream?

Imagine a world where reality and dreams beautifully blur their boundaries. In such a world, Pablo Picasso casually strolled into Peet's Coffee, my creative sanctuary for many an undisturbed year. As the aromatic allure of coffee beans filled the air, our conversation took an unexpected turn. I found myself showing Picasso my art, the rhythm of my soul conveyed through brushstrokes.

The unimaginable happened. Picasso proposed a collaboration, an extraordinary fusion of past and present, tradition and innovation. Entranced by the audacious vibrancy of "Les Demoiselles d'Avignon", I wondered if I could re-imagine this epoch-defining masterpiece. Picasso's enthusiastic affirmation still echoes in my ears.

A dream, so profound and electrifying, it barely seemed ephemeral. I awoke with a vivid clarity, an irrepressible urge to bring this dream-inspired collaboration to life. Reflecting on the monumental task of reinventing a Picasso masterpiece, I pondered deeply on the direction, the kaleidoscope of colors, and the underlying themes that would form the fabric of my creation.

The honor of Picasso's proposition, albeit in the realm of dreams, remains a cherished memory. The final outcome of this spectral collaboration thrills me to my core, blending my artistic voice with Picasso's legendary genius in an unexpected symphony of art.  
THE ART:

"Les Demoiselles d'Avignon," a seminal work by Pablo Picasso, has long been revered as a cornerstone of modern art. Painted in 1907, it marked the genesis of Cubism, challenging traditional forms of representation and prompting a rethinking of the direction of visual art. The piece depicts five nude female prostitutes from a brothel on Carrer d'Aviny, a street in Barcelona. Picasso's fragmented, geometric treatment of their forms, and his incorporation of Iberian and African art influences, shattered conventional norms, laying a new path for the art world.

Ali Sabet, a contemporary artist, has, in his own distinct way, similarly pushed against conventional boundaries. His work is known for its depth of emotion, poignant use of color, and an often dreamlike quality. The fusion of Eastern and Western influences in his work mirrors Picasso's own synthesis of different artistic traditions in "Les Demoiselles d'Avignon". This correlation can be seen as a thematic thread binding the two artists together, although they operate in different periods and contexts.

Ali's vision, emboldened by a dream where he collaborated with Picasso, has led him to reimagine "Les Demoiselles d'Avignon". This daring project illuminates a dialogue between two artists who, though separated by time, share a love for innovation, a disregard for the status quo, and a profound respect for the transformative power of art. The intertwining of Ali's own unique artistic language with Picasso's groundbreaking Cubist style brings a fresh perspective to the original masterpiece, creating a vibrant homage to Picasso's legacy and a testament to the ever-evolving landscape of art.

DREAMS by SABET

SUPREME BY SABET

NICOTINE BY SABET

20/20 Vision won't save you from addiction. Good friends do.

DOPAMINE BY SABET

It feels like magic when it flows. DOPAMINE.

Drawn Apart

'Drawn Apart' explores the concept of self-avoiding flow fields, where lines navigate a mesmerizing dance, perpetually avoiding collision with each other to remain apart but also being intricately connected and drawn back together, forming a tapestry of interwoven paths. An elegance arises when lines are compelled away from one another yet forever yearn to be together.

Drawn Apart #122

GET READY FOR THE INCREDIBLE. $ORANGE. 24H.

The Orangez

8,888 juicy species painting the blockchain orange

The Orangez #7158

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SINATRA

NEPTUNE SPEAR #5/25

Stu Stu Studio Numbered MEMEs

The latest addition to the [MEME sk8r](https://opensea.io/collection/p2memes?search[stringTraits][0][name]=Action&search[stringTraits][0][values][0]=Sk8&search[sortAscending]=true&search[sortBy]=UNIT_PRICE) crew is "Noun Cow sk8r inspired by [Grant Riven Yun](https://www.ribbonriven.com/)"  
When early art was shown to Grant, he replied "DAMN!!!!" (Yes, that is indeed 4 exclamation points)  
DYOR, WAGMI

Style studies taken from:  
[Childhood Wonder](https://superrare.com/artwork-v2/childhood-wonder--35533)  
[Gas Station](https://superrare.com/artwork-v2/gas-station-35829)  
[Junction](https://superrare.com/artwork-v2/junction-34055)  
[Bedtime](https://superrare.com/artwork-v2/bedtime-22296)

