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Artist: Francesco Clemente (b. 1952)Title: Our Backs to the Sea Far From Our Native Lands (blue)Item ID: AO0003Token ID: 3Contract Address: 0xf2e9Db3b8D2AF2752865aF51a71bCd548Bd27834Non-Fungible Token (ERC-721)MP4: 21.5 MB, 01:00Video and AudioSound: Philip Glass (b. 1937), “Molly is a Dreamer”&nbsp;The series “Our Backs to the Sea Far From Our Native Lands” references the ancient story of Homer’s Iliad, an epic poem passed down through oral traditions. First transcribed around the 8th century B.C., its evolution and preservation is pieced together through fragments of cultural knowledge collected across an era of generations. Looking to our ancient past as a means to grapple with the chaos of our present, the repetition and nuance of Francesco Clemente’s imagery reflects the recollective spirit of memory and consciousness as a powerful and timeless force. Rendered in a palette of volcanic red and ashen black, the near identical symbol of each helmet draws inspiration from the Greek style Corinthian armor worn by foot soldiers. A luminous orange line radiates from the object, accentuating the ornament of its bodily features: a nose guard, almond-shaped eye holes, and a flared protective neck shield. Accompanied by the instrumental score “Molly is a Dreamer” by 20th century classical composer Philip Glass, each work emits a colored emanation that engulfs the emblem of the helmet until it disappears and reemerges. Similar to Clemente’s repetition of form, Glass’s use of repetitive patterns inform the ‘mantra-like’ rhythmic structure of his compositions, which draw influence from Ravi Shankar and the musical language of India. Meanwhile, the words written in Clemente’s loose, hand-script along the bottom edge, reaffirm our human presence and the timely subject of the enduring and indifferent impetus of nature. Sound: “Molly is a Dreamer,” written by Philip Glass, courtesy Orange Mountain Music and Dunvagen Music Publishers.&nbsp;CONDITION REPORT&nbsp;The following condition report is provided by ArtOfficial. This non-fungible token (NFT) is in Excellent condition. Excellent means an average user could easily regain access to the token if there was ever an issue with the current hosting service, and there is no dispute as to ownership of the token.&nbsp;The NFT’s data storage security is very high. The ArtOfficial platform utilizes Arweave and the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) for storage. Both of these platforms are very secure methods for storing NFT data. The simultaneous use of both platforms further increases the confidence that the media data will remain available.The metadata permanence associated with this NFT is higher than current industry standards. The metadata presented meets most average open standards set forth in the Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIP) that have been adopted by most major platforms to ensure that display and associated traits/functions perform similarly.There is a royalty of 10% on all secondary sales of this NFT that is enforced in the contract and should be honored by most major NFT platforms. Note: platform-specific fees outside the contract description of this NFT may occur.&nbsp;&nbsp;ArtOfficial Condition Reports are statements of opinion only and not representation of fact. The reports are non-exhaustive and based solely on information provided to ArtOfficial and/or obtained by ArtOfficial prior to sale, unless otherwise specified. The reports may make reference to a lot’s smart contract details and history, metadata and/or media file specifics, storage, and/or origin, and other token features, however such reports may not refer to or identify all faults and potential vulnerabilities that may exist. The images of a lot form part of the condition report for the lot, however certain images of a lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. Condition reports may make reference to particular imperfections of a lot, although the lot may have other faults or issues not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot.&nbsp;Condition reports are not an alternative to carrying out your own inspection and investigation of a lot and/or seeking your own independent professional advice. All auction participants should inspect a lot and satisfy oneself as to its condition prior to bidding. The responsibility for ascertaining the condition of a lot remains with the purchaser, and ArtOfficial cannot be held responsible for the content of condition reports, which are provided for guidance only in assessing the condition of a lot.&nbsp;NOTWITHSTANDING THIS ONLINE CONDITION REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO THE RESPECTIVE SALE(S).

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