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EctropyCreation: Creation Begins Where Destruction EndsDirected by Angel E. Vera. Executive Producer Randall J. Slavin. Cinematographer Jordan Schulz. Producer Georges N. Chamchoum.The prelude to this trilogy, Creation, celebrates the circle of life by depicting the emergence of humanity and the natural world. From the destruction of The Artist%u2019s sculptures to their transformation into organic human bodies, it demonstrates the birth of Adam and Eve. Semiotically showcased in the film are Sir Daniel%u2019s two thousand pound life-size Quantum Mechanics: Femme and Homme sculptures from his Dark Matter series further highlighting the creator/artist metaphor. Creation brilliantly demonstrates that our shared connection to the elements holds the key to unraveling the philosophical enigma of universal truth. The film serves as a metaphor for the innate ability for creation that is present in each of us. Our hands enable us to mold, our minds to imagine things that have not yet materialized, and our languages are sufficiently robust to convey and comprehend abstract concepts. As life forms we have the ability to write, speak, invent, paint, sculpt... create. We possess the capability to not only adjust to our environment but also to modify it according to our preferences. We can shape our world and our reality. In our hands lies the power to actively create our responses to the influences that encircle us, instead of being passive observers. %u2018Creation begins where destruction ends%u2019 is the tagline of the film and the essential concept. Sir Daniel describes the film, saying, %u201cCreation is all about contrast. Light and dark, life and death, hot and cold, arid and lush, organic and inorganic, black and white, masculine and feminine. The dichotomies of these opposing factors and the fact that one without the other would have no significance is an underlying idea expressed in the film. The style involves contrasts and counterpoints and examines the physical and spiritual dichotomy of existence. It juxtaposes the idea of a universal, creative divinity against the concept of free will and self-determination by recognizing divinity as the genesis of autonomy and acknowledging our responsibility for universally constructive action.%u201d Entropy: From Order to Chaos In the last installment of the trilogy, Entropy portrays the inevitable decay and return to chaos; a powerful statement on the transient roots of existence. Where there was once order, now becomes chaos. Entropy is the reverse of Ectropy, with the cycle starting all over again. The concept of Entropy signifies the shift from order to chaos, signifying the ruin of the Garden of Eden and humankind. The world erupts in a violent explosion, obliterating everything and reverting back to a state of chaos. The explosion connects it to Ectropy, where the Big Bang recreates life, thus perpetuating the cyclical essence of existence. Metaphorically, the act of creation can set off a whirlwind of activity as you navigate the process of sharing and curating it. The completion of art, regardless of its final form, often invites a time of contemplation. For some artists, there%u2019s a lingering sense of melancholy that follows the completion of a creative project, leaving them feeling somewhat drained and empty. Yet, the creative work is not a finality; as it won%u2019t be much time before the entire cycle begins again. Creation The Movie: An Artistic CulminationThe feature-length film will continue this artistic and existential journey. The trilogy is a precursor to Sir Daniel%u2019s grander vision, Creation The Movie (slated for 2026). This feature film is poised to be a dramatic and profound extension of the themes explored in the three short films. MOST MAGAZINE - ISSUE 50 15