Apotropaic Amulets, 2022

Phygital sculptures

The “Apotropaic Amulets” are Philippe Cramer’s first phygital artworks, blending digital and physical work into one. The digital elements are created as a series of 6 artworks in GIF format, each minted on the Polygon network in an edition 28 and numbered. These NFTs are a first step towards the Philippe Cramer metaverse experiences that he aspires to create. The physical elements are tangible sculptures made of lacquered metal and wood and incorporate a screen to host the GIFs.

The “Apotropaic Amulets” have for symbolic purpose to avert the Evil Eye and bring goodness to its owner. “Have these beneficial presences guard over you by keeping them on your computer, your phone, placing them on a wall of your house in the metaverse or simply placing the sculpture in your home.” Philippe says.

«Grrrr»

Edition of 28, numbered individually.

“Grrrr” will fight for you and for your right to show your worth and inner beauty.

Property: Evil-eye repellent / Quality: Luminous / Also Known As: The Star / Color: Yellow / Character: Joy & Vigor

«Krrrrr»

Edition of 28, numbered individually.

“Krrrrr” will defend you against all creepy entities, all angles ready for battle.

Property: Evil-eye repellent / Quality: Strong / Also Known As: The Rock / Color: Red / Character: Leadership & Force

«Bloouu»

Edition of 28, numbered individually.

“Bloouu” will be by your side at all times, a liquid friend to regenerate you, no matter what.

Property: Evil-eye repellent / Quality: Liquid / Also Known As: The Puddle / Color: Blue / Character: Confidence & Loyalty

«Mmmm»

Edition of 28, numbered individually.

“Mmmm” will be a guide for the perfect path to Nirvana, spreading love to whomever approaches.

Property: Evil-eye repellent / Quality: Rebirthed / Also Known As: The Egg / Color: Purple / Character: Insight & Wisdom

«Goooo»

Edition of 28, numbered individually.

“Goooo” will watch over you in a gentle way, its’ soft tentacles encircling you for protection.

Property: Evil-eye repellent / Quality: Knowledgeable / Also Known As: The Octopus / Color: Violet / Character: Imagination & Luxury

«Muaaaa»

Edition of 28, numbered individually.

“Muaaaa” will softly energize your inner strength to reach spiritual greatness.

Property: Evil-eye repellent / Quality: Determined / Also Known As: The Cross / Color: Orange / Character: Success & Warmth

GENESIS OF THE APOTROPAIC AMULETS

The “Apotropaic Amulet” body of work was first developed in 2020 as large-scale wall sculptures for the critically acclaimed ephemeral installation “Night Fall“, a project initiated by Thomas Hug, former director of ArtGenève art fair and current director of the Maze Art Gstaad fair.

In 2021, Philippe created variations of these artworks made in hand-hammered 18 carat gold. These sculptures can be exhibited on a wall in their bespoke frames or worn as brooches.

Philippe then set his focus on transforming these physical pieces into digital artworks, secured as NFT’s, to mirror his “real world” tangible art into the digital sphere.

They were unveiled during ArtGenève 2022.

NOTE

As we are in an ever-evolving world, don’t forget to check changes in the General Terms & Conditions on our website. We promise to do our best effort to reflect and adapt to expanding and maturing technologies, the legal framework as well as Philippe’s artistic vision.

The definition and properties of the amulettes are part of the artistic vision of the Artist, a fiction rather than a promise of performance or result.