POLYMORPHIC

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by Michael McAfee x Drasko V

Limited autopsied remains of [REDACTED] are found to be composed of [REDACTED] and material akin to aluminum based alloy. Inhabitants’ genetic makeup are unidentifiable with standard procedures and protocols.

It has been observed that most inhabitants of PYC-6329 are fully self-sufficient and require minimal sustenance. Nearby luminous bodies appear to act as a source of inhabitant’s nutrients.

Inhabitants display an extensive variety of colors, sonic presence, and movements. Each appears uniquely functional in how it interacts with their environment.

Exploration of PYC-6329 is now being classed as PRIORITY.

The Collection:

The POLYMORPHIC collection explores a universe of beings with unconventional methods of locomotion in a surreal, dreamy environment inspired by psychedelia, retro-futurism and pop surrealism. 

The collection features 8 audio-visual scenes, a 1/1 physical bronze sculpture, and 12″ vinyl EP with entirely original music. Designed and animated by visual artist mcafee.design, with custom sound design and soundtrack composed by Drasko V. 

The Record

The collection includes a 1/1 12” vinyl EP. The full soundtrack experience exists exclusively on this record. Digital audio sessions from the project will be destroyed and the original music will not be accessible anywhere aside from the vinyl. The soundtrack contains two continuous pieces: an ambient musical journey on side A, and a complex, rhythmic, and sound design heavy exploration on side B.

The vinyl is pressed in white and comes in a glass frame, and comes with a Custom designed gatefold jacket enclosure by McAfee.Design.

Once an owner is determined, they will have the option to have their name and NFT related details added to the design of the record as the first original holder of the item.

The Sculpture

The collection features a 1/1 12” tall physical bronze sculpture. The piece is hand molded, casted, and finished with a highlighted brown bronze patination. The sculpture highlights the Polymorphic creature seen in Omnipotent.

Customized with a laser-engraved QR code that links to the digital NFT counterpart. 

Design:

The visuals for POLYMORPHIC almost always begin with the creatures, often in a very iterative fashion. I don’t go into the designs with a sketch or idea of how the creature should look — somewhere along the way I tend to regurgitate forms and anatomical features from existing animals into the designs. 

Every iteration of the creature is informed by imagining how I think that being would exist in its environment: How does it move?…