Elements of Self by WilliamTheThird

Elements of Self is a collection of vibrant, high-octane, creepy, yet beautiful and beautifully rendered skulls by the great WilliamTheThird, ushering this Halloween season into the Metaverse.

Using captivating and vibrant color palettes that instantly pull you in, WilliamTheThird aims to hypnotize with the minute details of each realized dream. Each NFT will include a 2K tiff file that is ready for print and a 1080 video file to showcase on any digital screen.

The surreal and far-ranging imagery that appears throughout the work of 3D artist William Willoughby III strikes the viewer with its balance of sophisticated conceptualizations of the future and imaginative, playful themes. Using Cinema 4D, Redshift & Substance Designer to create the unmistakable blend of surrealism, futurism, crypto art, and digital landscapes he’s known for.

His neon-colored landscapes juxtapose with classical imagery to amplify our collective memory and yearning for an idealized future. We will die, but our creations may last long enough to be relics of an ancient civilization. 

Using Cinema 4D and Substance Designer, WilliamTheThird creates his unmistakable blend of surrealism, futurism, and digital landscapes. An influential force in 3D art, Willoughby founded C4DCenter.com, a resource for free design materials. 

After founding William Willoughby Design Co., WilliamTheThird expanded into NFTs. He currently sells his work on Makersplace, with sales ranging as high as several thousand dollars. He continues his art practice, producing daily new work from his home in South Florida.

The Drop — October 11, 2022

* The video previews below have been compressed for faster load times. 

Each animated 1/1 NFT includes the animated video file and “unlockable content,” including both the full-resolution video file as well as the linked high-resolution static TIFF file.

A Natural Progression

Craving to accelerate the absorption of wisdom, one must soak in the knowledge as it comes and try to observe every drop as it goes.

• Editions: 1/1
• Pricing: 24-hour auction with a $350 reserve

Against the Odds

Surrounded by brash judgment coming from every angle, one must allow themselves to be themselves through the coldest truths.

• Editions: 1/1
• Pricing: 24-hour auction with a $350 reserve

Clarity From Chaos

Finding clarity from chaos is a slow and consistent process, one must keep their surroundings clear and allow the mind to wander.

• Editions: 1/1
• Pricing: 24-hour auction with a $350 reserve

The Pain of Passion

Pursuing one’s desires can eventually burn out without balance, one must give chase without getting too close to the sun.

• Editions: 1/1
• Pricing: 24-hour auction with a $350 reserve

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