Not Another Whale

A 1 of 1 original crypto-artwork by iH0DL, 2020. A study in texture and luminance inspired by the effortless ability of the octopus to change the color and texture of its skin. Since the first time I learned of the concept of evolution as a child I have been fascinated at the ability of life to adapt. The octopus is such a great example of evolution that chose intelligence over physicality. Since it is basically a snail, who lost its shell, it had to protect itself with its brains. While whales spent thousands of years developing one brain, the octopus built a different type of computer. It still features the main processor (brain) but also has a processor for each limb. An octa-core c...View all