“We cannot see beyond The Cowboy Singularity. There are no answers; only questions: Where have all the cowboys gone? Were they just a myth? A symbol of an idea/ideal? Was any of it real? Is there a place for the cowboy in the Metaverse?” (Lans King)
Lans King initiated this artistic journey in 2020, a time marked by the post-election period in the United States. Within this creation, the iconic cowboy, a symbol steeped in the mythology of expansion, valor, and fortitude, takes center stage to symbolize disruption – a profound shift in our perception of America's historical narrative and its future trajectory.
The singularity, a hypothetical moment where technological advancement spirals beyond control, leading to irreversible and unpredictable alterations in human civilization, plays a pivotal role. Through the amalgamation of cowboy imagery and the concept of the singularity, Lans King asserts that the aftermath of significant turning points remains unpredictable and beyond our ability to foresee.
