INAUGURAL DIGITAL COLLECTION
To mark Philippe DRUILLET's first sale of digital collectibles, two collections are unveiled.
GENESIS LONE SLOANE (Unique digital collectible)
Lone Sloane is Philippe's most emblematic character, a recurring leitmotiv in his creative universe and in some ways, an alter-ego.
Every bidder will receive a 'BIDDER'S EDITION", once the auction is over.
Like a galactic Ulysses, Lone Sloane is a drifter who wanders throughout space in a grim future, full of decadent civilizations. He is not only caught in intergalactic battles between space pirates, gigantic robots and dark gods, he is also a tortured hero. Good versus Evil is Lone Sloane's eternal struggle. Ultimately, he is seeking an answer to the mysteries of the galaxy and to his soul.
Facing the cosmic winds, a man standing on a stone throne, flies into space. In his illuminated eyes shines the red glow of madness. Lone Sloane is the "Red-Eyed Wolf". Very similar to the Silver Surfer and Galactus, or Ulysses and the Greek gods, he is compelled to wander in a universe that is alien to him. His adventures are also known for the quasi-baroque style of Druillet's artwork, which features Lovecraftian space nightmares mixed with Escherian mathematically inspired worlds.
Lone Sloane adventures have been narrated in 10 successive comics. His character has been a constant source of inspiration, not only in comics but also in paintings, sculptures and drawings.
YRAGAEL Series
Born from Chaos, Yragael is the last hope for a doomed earth that is on a downward spiral of entropy. Imagine a tumultuous universe, inhabited by countless beings of the most diverse kind, where humanity is on its last legs and a mystic warrior, Yragael, embarks on his quest to fight gods and demons alike.
But the fall of the last empire on earth cannot be prevented and as the last man, Yragael finds immortality in his love with a sorceress.
"I love content that challenges the imagination and that says ‘I dare you to imagine this’ and there are very few artworks that push the boundaries of imagination like Philippe’s work does."
@Griff
Many illustrations of this comic book have been used as album cover by metal and hard rock bands over the last five decades.
"The stunningly complex visual design of Druillet is dizzying feast of surrealism that continues to astound 50 years later." - Comics Beat
The sale of the 12 NFTs will start on Thursday 28 March 2024 at 8PM (Paris time) at a fixed price of 0.15 ETH. The allocation will be done after the sale, and buyers will receive the final NFTs through a random distribution process managed by Foundation. There are 6 distinct color variations in total with different levels of rarity (some variations having several editions, see below).
Welcome to Philippe Druillet's world.
Philippe’s world combines science fiction, fantasy, and mythology, creating visually striking compositions that challenge conventional notions of reality.
His epic and monumental scenes, featuring vast cityscapes, towering structures, and sprawling landscapes that convey a sense of scale and grandiosity, also incorporate psychedelic elements such as swirling patterns, kaleidoscopic colors, and surreal distortitions.
His compositions endure as mesmerizing and mind-bending visuals that evoke altered states of consciousness.
Philippe is recognized for his significant contributions to comics, particularly in the realm of graphic storytelling and sequential art. His iconic series, such as "Lone Sloane" and "The Night" have influenced generations of artists and writers with their innovative narrative structures and avant-garde aesthetics.
The baroque aesthetic of his illustrations, with ornate designs, elaborate patterns, and a rich color palette, evoke a sense of grandeur and opulence.
George Lucas, George Miller, Ridley Scott or Denis Villeneuve are among the movie directors influenced by Philippe, partly because of his cinematic approach, using dynamic angles, dramatic lighting, and cinematic framing techniques to imbue his illustrations with a sense of movement and narrative tension.