Memories of Qilin is the first ArtBlocks project by Emily Xie and was released as part of the Curated Season 6. The name allures to it's inspiration from east-asian folklore and art. Qilin is a mythical creature often likened to unicorns or dragons. They are a power of good that guards the innocent and punish the wicked.
In her project, Emily Xie leans heavily into the power of the human mind to find meaning in shapes and compositions. Through nothing but chance and a cleverly constructed system, Memories of Qilin is abound with mythical beings, just waiting to be discovered.
