Ligatures (Node 1)

How can objects of speculative value be reimagined as support for mutual aid? Ligatures (Node 1) is a new augmented reality series that connects lines of support — between artist, collector, and collectives dedicated to mutual aid. Node 1 expresses the concept of a multi-nodal decentralized network as an interlocking kinetic sculptural form that changes over time — like a living organism. The collector will receive a link to the AR artwork through the Verisart Certificate of Authenticity. As a digital piece, Node 1 will exist in 3 locations at once — the collector’s home, the artist’s studio, and the site of mutual aid. Sougwen 愫君 Chung is a Chinese-Canadian artist and (re)searcher. Chung explores the dynamics of humans and systems and is a pioneer of human-machine collaboration. Her works have been exhibited internationally including at Art Basel, MIT Media Lab and New Museum. This work uses a Fair Trade Art certificate and 100% of the artist’s proceeds from the NFT will be donated to EV loves NYC. Verisart Certified: https://verisart.com/works/sougwen-chung-35139968-5542-4838-a877-f355602c6fcb