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Have you ever met an artist from the future?
I have.
His name is @MetageistVR.
I sat down with him to discuss art at the bleeding edge of virtual reality and the metaverse. Ironically, the conversation took us back to his past
I have.
His name is @MetageistVR.
I sat down with him to discuss art at the bleeding edge of virtual reality and the metaverse. Ironically, the conversation took us back to his past
Lee Mason aka @MetageistVR is:
- A futurist. He believes that technology is a natural tool, an extension of us.
- An optimist. He believes it allows people to share a space no matter who they are.
- An explorer. He invites you into the grand adventure of it all.
- A futurist. He believes that technology is a natural tool, an extension of us.
- An optimist. He believes it allows people to share a space no matter who they are.
- An explorer. He invites you into the grand adventure of it all.
The art of @MetageistVR is created entirely in virtual reality.
He birthed an entire species of Metaphyla there.
"It's important that it looks like these pieces were built in VR."
He birthed an entire species of Metaphyla there.
"It's important that it looks like these pieces were built in VR."
When you interact with his Metaphyla on @niftygateway, they may look like "normal" digital artworks.
But they are far more.
In reality, each is a:
- VR sculpture
- AR filter
- 3D collectible
They crackle with potential.
But they are far more.
In reality, each is a:
- VR sculpture
- AR filter
- 3D collectible
They crackle with potential.
Telling the story of a species that lives in the future is difficult.
I found it easier to visit the past.
The Metaphyla began in the mind and sketchbook of Lee Mason as a child.
I found it easier to visit the past.
The Metaphyla began in the mind and sketchbook of Lee Mason as a child.
Clearly we were not supposed to see this 
Lee's Secret Drawing File is filled with treasures.
The best part is finding the roots of the Metaphyla.
Look at this sketch:
Look at this sketch:
It is a cross between Yello Jello, part of Metaphyla I...
...and his evolved hermit crab (part of Metaphyla II) which sports an entire livable environment on his back.
Try dreaming about those possibilities. https://twitter.com/MetageistVR/status/1358134377293766658
Try dreaming about those possibilities. https://twitter.com/MetageistVR/status/1358134377293766658
According to @MetageistVR, reality is overrated.
His @TEDx talk brings to life the progression from sketchbook to virtual reality.
His @TEDx talk brings to life the progression from sketchbook to virtual reality.
According to @MetageistVR, technology is underrated.
It breaks people out of the boxes, countries, and borders that create separation. Â
It brings us closer. It connects us as a global species.
It breaks people out of the boxes, countries, and borders that create separation. Â
It brings us closer. It connects us as a global species.
Lee Mason's past creations and @MetageistVR's future vision collide in the present moment this evening.
I haven't fully harnessed the possibilities of the Metaphyla,
and I don't know which one I'll find in a pack.
It sure will be fun to find out. https://twitter.com/niftygateway/status/1358460515572453378
I haven't fully harnessed the possibilities of the Metaphyla,
and I don't know which one I'll find in a pack.
It sure will be fun to find out. https://twitter.com/niftygateway/status/1358460515572453378
