Nascent

The Temptation Pill:  

Pornography tantalizes with its allure, offering an escape into a realm of heightened sensuality. But does it genuinely satisfy our deepest desires or perpetuate unrealistic expectations, ultimately leaving us emotionally disconnected and longing for more?

Collectors of this work must decide whether to keep their digital vice or transform their pill by July 23, 2023 or later (details on the [project page](https://arsnl.art/nascent)).

[Collectors Rights](https://ipfs.io/ipfs/QmYG92YBd4rsHMoAfb8NRGfhB8n1cBVKxUQUr1bnxjeX7h) 

[High Resolution Video](https://ipfs.io/ipfs/QmWRmn9DeF6PTVAdZRKfn7QWDJ1BPdsC9TPry6HetdVzeg/TEMPTATION-SEX-PINK.mov)

Temptation 37

The Consumption Pill:  

Food, an essential source of nourishment and pleasure, can become a source of indulgence or obsession. Does the endless pursuit of culinary delights lead to genuine happiness or an unhealthy relationship with our bodies and self-image?

Collectors of this work must decide whether to keep their digital vice or transform their pill by July 23, 2023 or later (details on the [project page](https://arsnl.art/nascent)).

[Collectors Rights](https://ipfs.io/ipfs/QmYG92YBd4rsHMoAfb8NRGfhB8n1cBVKxUQUr1bnxjeX7h) 

[High Resolution Video](https://ipfs.io/ipfs/QmWRmn9DeF6PTVAdZRKfn7QWDJ1BPdsC9TPry6HetdVzeg/CONSUMPTION-FOOD-YELLOW.mov)

Consumption 37

The Elation Pill:  

The concept of an omnipotent drug, a substance promising ultimate control and altered realities, challenges us to explore whether such consumption can genuinely bring happiness. Does the pursuit of absolute power through a digital experience lead to fulfillment, or does it merely mask a deeper yearning for connection, purpose, and a recognition of our inherent limitations?

Collectors of this work must decide whether to keep their digital vice or transform their pill by July 23, 2023 or later (details on the [project page](https://arsnl.art/nascent)).

[Collectors Rights](https://ipfs.io/ipfs/QmYG92YBd4rsHMoAfb8NRGfhB8n1cBVKxUQUr1bnxjeX7h) 

[High Resolution Video](https://ipfs.io/ipfs/QmWRmn9DeF6PTVAdZRKfn7QWDJ1BPdsC9TPry6HetdVzeg/ELATION-PILL-GOLD.mov)

Elation 36

The Innovation Pill:  

Technology, the driving force of our digital age, offers convenience, connection, and innovation. Yet, does our constant reliance on screens and virtual interactions foster genuine happiness or breed isolation, detachment, and an inability to truly engage with the world around us?

Collectors of this work must decide whether to keep their digital vice or transform their pill by July 23, 2023 or later (details on the [project page](https://arsnl.art/nascent)).

[Collectors Rights](https://ipfs.io/ipfs/QmYG92YBd4rsHMoAfb8NRGfhB8n1cBVKxUQUr1bnxjeX7h) 

[High Resolution Video](https://ipfs.io/ipfs/QmWRmn9DeF6PTVAdZRKfn7QWDJ1BPdsC9TPry6HetdVzeg/INNOVATION-TECHNOLOGY-ORANGE.mov)

Innovation 36

The Domination Pill:  

Guns, both a symbol of power and destruction, raise profound questions about the relationship between violence, security, and personal agency. Does the possession of such weaponry bring true happiness or merely a false sense of control, creating a cycle of fear and aggression?

Collectors of this work must decide whether to keep their digital vice or transform their pill by July 23, 2023 or later (details on the [project page](https://arsnl.art/nascent)).

[Collectors Rights](https://ipfs.io/ipfs/QmYG92YBd4rsHMoAfb8NRGfhB8n1cBVKxUQUr1bnxjeX7h) 

[High Resolution Video](https://ipfs.io/ipfs/QmWRmn9DeF6PTVAdZRKfn7QWDJ1BPdsC9TPry6HetdVzeg/DOMINATION-GUNS-GRAY.mov)

Domination 36

The Validation Pill:  

Social media, the realm of curated personas and online connections, offers the illusion of constant validation and community. Yet, does the incessant scrolling and comparison truly cultivate happiness or breed feelings of inadequacy, loneliness, and a disconnection from genuine human interaction?

Collectors of this work must decide whether to keep their digital vice or transform their pill by July 23, 2023 or later (details on the [project page](https://arsnl.art/nascent)).

[Collectors Rights](https://ipfs.io/ipfs/QmYG92YBd4rsHMoAfb8NRGfhB8n1cBVKxUQUr1bnxjeX7h) 

[High Resolution Video](https://ipfs.io/ipfs/QmWRmn9DeF6PTVAdZRKfn7QWDJ1BPdsC9TPry6HetdVzeg/VALIDATION-SOCIAL-MEDIA-PURPLE.mov)

Validation 36

The Obsession Pill:  

Money, a symbol of wealth and success, holds the promise of material comforts and security. But does the relentless pursuit of financial gain genuinely bring happiness or perpetuate a cycle of insatiable desires and social inequality?

Collectors of this work must decide whether to keep their digital vice or transform their pill by July 23, 2023 or later (details on the [project page](https://arsnl.art/nascent)).

[Collectors Rights](https://ipfs.io/ipfs/QmYG92YBd4rsHMoAfb8NRGfhB8n1cBVKxUQUr1bnxjeX7h) 

[High Resolution Video](https://ipfs.io/ipfs/QmWRmn9DeF6PTVAdZRKfn7QWDJ1BPdsC9TPry6HetdVzeg/OBSESSION-MONEY-GREEN.mov)

Obsession 36

The Devotion Pill:  

Religion offers solace, meaning, and a sense of belonging for many. But does unquestioning devotion to religious doctrines truly bring happiness or stifle individual growth and critical thinking, potentially leading to division and intolerance?

Collectors of this work must decide whether to keep their digital vice or transform their pill by July 23, 2023 or later (details on the [project page](https://arsnl.art/nascent)).

[Collectors Rights](https://ipfs.io/ipfs/QmYG92YBd4rsHMoAfb8NRGfhB8n1cBVKxUQUr1bnxjeX7h) 

[High Resolution Video](https://ipfs.io/ipfs/QmWRmn9DeF6PTVAdZRKfn7QWDJ1BPdsC9TPry6HetdVzeg/DEVOTION-RELIGION-RED.mov)

Devotion 36

The Exhilaration Pill:  

Drugs and substances, promising altered states of consciousness and escape from reality, raise profound questions about the pursuit of euphoria. Do these substances provide lasting happiness or simply mask deeper emotional struggles, potentially leading to dependency and self-destruction?

Collectors of this work must decide whether to keep their digital vice or transform their pill by July 23, 2023 or later (details on the [project page](https://arsnl.art/nascent)).

[Collectors Rights](https://ipfs.io/ipfs/QmYG92YBd4rsHMoAfb8NRGfhB8n1cBVKxUQUr1bnxjeX7h) 

[High Resolution Video](https://ipfs.io/ipfs/QmWRmn9DeF6PTVAdZRKfn7QWDJ1BPdsC9TPry6HetdVzeg/EXHILARATION-DRUGS-RAINBOW.mov)

Exhilaration 36

Temptation 36

Consumption 36

Beeple is Mike Winkelmann, a graphic designer from Charleston, SC, USA who does a variety of digital artwork including short films, Creative Commons VJ loops, everydays and VR / AR work. He has done work for Apple, Space X, Nike, Coca-Cola, Adobe, Pepsi, Samsung and many more.

Beeple Spring Collection

Artist notes: one of the last 100 borch trees left on the planet. this particular specimen was tokenized in 2098 and has been touring the globe for the last 200+ years.

BIOLOGICAL COLLECTIBLE #25/100

GIFT GOAT is an original artwork of the prolific digital artist and creative visionary known as [Beeple](https://twitter.com/beeple). GIFT GOAT was created as a part of Beeples ongoing [Everydays](https://opensea.io/beeple/created), which is an artistic pursuit in humility and growth.

For the first time ever, [Beeple](https://twitter.com/beeple) and [VeeFriends](https://twitter.com/veefriends) co-created a new collection and contract and brought together two of the most esteemed collectors in NFTs. Both VeeFriends 555 Gift Goats and 555 Beeple collectors were airdropped this exclusive digital artwork and were gifted an exclusive physical collectible designed by Beeple.

Beeple X VeeFriends

GIFT GOAT is an original artwork of the prolific digital artist and creative visionary known as [Beeple](https://twitter.com/beeple). GIFT GOAT was created as a part of Beeples ongoing [Everydays](https://opensea.io/beeple/created), which is an artistic pursuit in humility and growth.

For the first time ever, [Beeple](https://twitter.com/beeple) and [VeeFriends](https://twitter.com/veefriends) co-created a new collection, a contract, and brought together two of the most esteemed collectors in NFTs. Both VeeFriends 555 Gift Goats and 555 Beeple collectors were airdropped this exclusive digital artwork on May 15th, 2023. On top of that, in the fall of 2023, both esteemed collector communities will be gifted a physical collectible, exclusively designed by Beeple.

GIFT GOAT (#868/1110)

OpenSea Shared Storefront

- Title: Ten of Swords
- Artist:JustinAversano
- Medium: Silkscreen, Aerosol on Papyrus
- Dimensions: 16 x 24
- Edition: Silver
- Year: 2023
- Additional Information: Minor Arcana


Justin Aversano - Ten of Swords - Physical Tarot Scroll - Silver

- Title: Ace of Cups 
- Artist:JustinAversano
- Medium: Silkscreen, Aerosol on Papyrus
- Dimensions: 16 x 24
- Edition: Silver
- Year: 2023
- Additional Information: Minor Arcana



JustinAversano - Ace of Cups - Physical Tarot Scroll  - Silver

the Universe Machine

the Universe Machine is an algorithm I have been working on since 2014. The program can generate 1 of 55 unique generative patterns. Maps 56,000 textures to a grid based Bezier path segment function... to build a universe in 10 possible color sets.

the Universe Machine #152

Power vs Meaning by Gavin Shapiro

Power vs Meaning is a conceptual blockchain artwork based on historian Yuval Noah Hararis idea that modern society is a deal in which humans agree to give up meaning in exchange for power. The series consists of two looping animations (Power and Meaning), each minted as an edition of 8 NFTs on the Ethereum blockchain. Playing on the idea of utility and collector rewards as prevalent themes in the NFT space, holders of Power will be granted the power to reward themselves with an additional edition of their NFT whenever they wish. Meaning, on the other hand, is simply a piece of art, and holders will not be granted any sort of utility or rewards. During the primary sale, collectors must choose between one or the other and are not able to bid on both. A social experiment that will only be able to fully tell its story as people interact with it, Power vs Meaning asks viewers to confront their own motivation for collecting NFTs in the first place. While Power offers utility, interaction, collector rewards, a rarity system based on exponential growth, and the potential for a community to organically form and evolve, Meaning offers nothing but the chance to own a digital penguin that infinitely waddles towards some sort of glowing metaphor for human motivation. As time goes on, how will the collection change, and what will it say about us? Artwork by Gavin Shapiro. Smart contracts by Manifold. Music by Tomas Novoa. Power holders can mint a new edition of Power at powervsmeaning.com.

Power #351

Slow Life

Living a slow-paced life can be quite frustrating at times. It feels like everything moves slowly and we are always stuck on the same page. But to see life from a slower perspective is to see the beauty in nature and the time it takes for things to happen.

Seasons come and go, giving way to new beginnings and endings, life always manages to keep moving forward. It is also a reminder that life is never too short or too long, it just moves at its own pace.

Hachimi (2023)