Vitorious' Box
Below is a list of my ongoing efforts to elucidate, ameliorate, and reconcile with the realities of a few of the many maladies that torment us [be they from Pandora's Box or of our own making].
May their release, much like hope itself, convey some wisdom for us to find blessings in our toil. For how else would one truly understand and overcome suffering and the fears of change without embracing them with grace?
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“If you know how to suffer, you suffer less.”
~ threads of victory ~
​​​​Threads of Victory [νίκη] is a t-shirt collection that I created to invite people to be more mindful of the repercussions of our actions. However insignificant you may think yourself to be at times, our words, our presence, and our deeds can make a lasting impact.
These aren't random angels! Click below to learn more about the designs.
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* R$10 per shirt are donated to Viveg to support the opening of a vegan café *
~ Easy, Tiger ~
Easy, Tiger is a collection of t-shirts that urges people to pause, observe, and catch themselves before rash decisions are made. The name of this series comes from the English expression that is directed at those who are on the edge of losing their temper, which very seldom results in anything positive. ​
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* R$10 per shirt will be donated to Patinhas Uai to support animal rescues * ​​
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~ WWW ~
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WILD WORD Web (WWW) is a phygital, philanthropic initiative that aims to cultivate the potential of web3 to harvest financial resources and positive action for wildlife conservation. The endangered animals and elements in each NFT are purposefully developed to sensitize our unhinged species about the realities of the broadly misunderstood, disregarded, and oppressed beings who share the Earth with us.
In early 2025, certain NFTs will materialize as murals, t-shirts, stickers, and prints to spread the reach of the Wild word web beyond the confines of machines.
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* At the end of June 2025, the total amount raised by NFT trades will be disclosed and 50% will be donated to the IUCN to support their programs *
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~ Be|Wilder Brigade ~
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Be|Wilder Brigade is a series of NFTs of endangered animals questioning mankind's unkind exploits. In solidarity with the vociferous species from the Wild word Web collection, the brigade's flag-bearer, a Mandrill baboon [Mandrillus sphinx] with Monstera deliciosa leaves for wings, carries the "Devolve" flag to lead the uprising that will take back the planet from the tyranny of man(un)kind. Bewildering as it may seem, the brigade's Manifesto suggests that civilization, not the wild, is where savagery truly dwells. The Brigade`s butterfly symbol morphs from lines that make the Noble Eightfold Path, alluding to the compassionate wisdom that all beings and actions are inherently interconnected and valuable.
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We must all learn from butterflies. We too start life crawling humbly into the unknown. Then, some day, we recognize we need refuge to rebuild ourselves. Lastly, we must venture gracefully, spreading joy with our every move, only touching the Earth lightly until it's time to return to Her one last time.
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Some designs will be turned into NFTs, murals, t-shirts, stickers, and prints.
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* Half the proceeds from this collection will be donated to Extinction Rebellion at the end of June 2025 *
~ Reveal, Rebel and Rejoice ~
Reveal, Rebel and Rejoice called for peace during the re-escalation of tensions-turn-genocide in Gaza in January 2024. The three horses manifested from my interpretation of a mesmerizing mural by South African artist Faith XLVII to serve as signs of compassionate alliances that need to exist for all to resist the long list of atrocities our species ceaselessly foments. The set of three digital images was developed from a wall painting I called Faith, that most closely resembles Reveal. This initiative generated a few hundred dollars for the Gaza relief fund. Downloadable copies will remain on sale indefinitely and prints may be ordered via email.
~ KAMuI ~
​Kamui is a collection of accessories made from scrap metal and minerals of Brazilian origin that feature symbols and animals. The designs are inspired by an anime series called Saint Seiya that marked me from a very early age due to its aesthetic illustrations, engaging myths, and lessons on friendship, courage, and perseverance. This collection is being developed in partnership with artisans and jewelry makers in São Paulo and may be comprised of rings, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings.
More updates will be shared once prototypes prove to be viable.
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* A portion of the proceeds will support animal rescues in São Paulo *
~ THREE DOORS OF LIBERATION ~
Three Doors of Liberation offers an experience for reflecting on the structures mankind has designed (physical, political, economic, social, etc.) and how they keep us from being fully present to observe our surroundings, who is next to us, where we come from and go to, and how we are doing along the way.
The prompts, structures, and set path through each room invite all to witness, reflect on, and embrace a reconnection with the wilderness to find clarity amidst the many distractions we are immersed in. Civilization has forged limits we either blindly believed and carelessly cemented in our search for dominance over life's unpredictability, resulting in a dystopian reality that is frankly shameful.
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These installations will require sponsors at a future date to provide space, materials, and funding necessary to prepare the elements described in the project specs below. Private and public contributions for nature retreats and contemplation workshops will be welcomed during the exhibits.
~ More & More ~
More & More is a series of t-shirts that came about when I recognized the lyrics of one of my favorite songs in a Buddhist documentary. Hence its layout with the slightly modified chorus around a Buddha. These designs feature a lighthearted message about human ambition, reminding us all of the path to a more blissful state. It is key to point out that broadly painting desire as a wholeheartedly "evil" feeling is misguided. How it is used and its dose makes it poison. Also, wearing these shirts may not make someone awesome, actions matter more. We ought to choose our shirts wisely and our actions a notch (or two) above that threshold. ​
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More to come on More & More later in the year. More needs to be done. That's a lot of "More"s.
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* A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Instituto Ciclo da Vida to support Uaimii Forest flora and fauna damaged by the recent fires in the region *