"S || M" stands as a conceptual artwork and meta-puzzle, prompting viewers to ponder questions about "Art". As you engage with it, expect to encounter abstract and vague inquiries, alongside puzzles and encrypted message, the rules of which are explained below. These questions serve as speculations arising from your interpretation of the elements of the artwork and the meanings embedded within the series' composition. Your approach to unraveling this artwork is entirely at your discretion; whether you view it as a challenge focus solely on deciphering the ultimate message or derive different meanings from your symbolic associations.
In order to find the encrypted message in this series, which consists of a series of puzzle layers, the viewer is encouraged to use all kinds of tricks and side ways, apart from the classic puzzle solution.
In order to find the encrypted message in this series, which consists of a series of puzzle layers, the viewer is encouraged to use all kinds of tricks and side ways, apart from the classic puzzle solution.
In the close examination of an image, where each pixel is revealed, its defining characteristics slip into obscurity. If an image is approached closely enough to discern its pixels, all characteristics of the image become obscure.Two images, whose visual features are completely opposite to each other, are equalized in a structure that is static without composition and does not allow visual association. In this practice, I willingly relinquish authority over visual elements, allowing for the emergence of artworks devoid of intentional composition or manipulative design. In my endeavor, I aim to create works devoid of visual connotation, devoid of deliberate composition or design, housing solely conceptual essence and prompting questioning.
Moreover, the realm of on-chain art furnishes a pathway for the creation of enduring, evolving, and interactive pieces. In stark contrast to traditional forms, digital artworks transcend physical limitations, rendering them accessible to viewers irrespective of time or space. Leveraging this digital domain, I craft interactive, durational artworks, inviting viewers into a sustained engagement.
This series comprises 540 sliding puzzles. In its creation process, a renowned work of art underwent division into 540 equal sections, each measuring 50x50 pixels, and was scaled to ensure pixel visibility. From each section, one pixel was removed, its original coordinates encoding a letter. Upon solving all puzzles and collecting these original coordinates, the letters will come together to reveal a hidden message.
Clues and Questions:
Can you identify the renowned work of art that served as the basis for this series?
What do the letters "S" and "M" stand for in the title of the series?
What are the coordinates of the pixels that have been removed from each section of the artwork?
Upon solving all puzzles and collecting the original coordinates, what hidden message emerges from the assembled letters?
Remember, this artwork is not designed to lead to a final answer. The process and effort put into engaging with it are what truly matter.
Be aware that the more information provided about this series, the more likely it is to lead astray. This unintentional deception is inherent to the nature of the work.
Guidelines
Navigation: Use the arrow keys (UP, DOWN, RIGHT, LEFT) to change the location of empty pixels.
Sliding: Slide the empty pixel by swiping in the directions (UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT) to manipulate the sections of the artwork.
Engagement: While solving the puzzles, remember that no notifications will be provided even upon successful completion. Embrace the challenge and enjoy the process of unraveling the hidden message within the series.
