Color.Civilize 2017

"Color.Civilize" is a digital artwork by Beeple, an artist born in 1981, that places us in a peculiar space between the past and the future. The image presents crumbling classical columns juxtaposed against a vibrant, gradient-filled square. The square, sharply contrasting with the decaying landscape, offers an emotional intensity, embodying both promise and threat. A lone figure stands before this juxtaposition. Is he contemplating what was, or anticipating what is to come? Beeple, deeply engaged with technology and culture, presents a world in constant flux. This artwork, with its ruins and bold geometric shapes, asks us to think about civilization itself: what we build, what we leave behind, and what we strive for. It’s a personal and historical reflection on progress and the passage of time.