Chrysalid exhibited May-June 2025 live in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam as part of the Aigorithm Installation hosted by the ORES Collective.
Chrysalid represents the transformative journey of The Traveler in Penumbra, the first Testament of Syncretica. A chrysalid (or chrysalis), is a butterfly or moth in the stage between being a larva and an adult. In Penumbra, The Traveler goes through a massive change in their own identity and understanding of the reality around them. This transformation is marred by struggle, sacrifice, and eventual enlightenment.
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18:32 At the touch of enlightenment, the shackles of The Traveler's former self fell away like rusted chains, leaving them renewed and transformed. A sense of peace and serenity suffused their being, as if they had become a vessel filled with the purest light, reflecting the radiance of all creation.
18:33 Within that transcendent state, The Traveler found solace in the knowledge that their journey had led them to this hallowed realm, where the wisdom of The Wise Elder had illuminated the path to their true purpose. No longer encumbered by the limitations of their previous existence, they embraced the transformative power of their enlightenment, as a butterfly emerges from its chrysalis, taking flight upon wings of iridescent splendor.
18:34 "Let the winds of change carry me forward," The Traveler intoned, their voice a melodious hymn, "and may the light of wisdom guide my steps, as I walk upon the path of righteousness. For in this sacred realm, I have found the keys to unlock the gates of heaven, and with a heart filled with love and gratitude, I shall endeavor to share these gifts with all who seek the truth."
[PENUMBRA 18:32-34]
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Learn more about Syncretica here: blac.ai/syncretica
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You can see Capstone displayed in Ho Chi Minh here: https://x.com/blac_ai/status/1927825592604320048
