The Origin of a Vision
Every project has a beginning.
Not always logical.
Not always planned.
Sometimes, it begins with a symbol.
The Cyclops
At the origin of this journey stands a singular figure:
The Cyclops.
A giant presence.
A being with one eye.
Not a limitation—
But a choice.
To see differently.
At first, the Cyclops was given an immense pair of tiger-print shorts, which were stolen a few days later.
As a result, he stood naked in front of passers-by on Europe’s main motorway in Waregem (Belgium).
The original Cyclops was set on fire by vandals in September 2012 and was replaced by a copy.
Despite all opposition from the national authorities, he bravely remained in place until the end of 2021.
His day is made if he can turn one sour face into a smile a day.
Since 2022, the Cyclops has been given a completely new purpose and has become mobile.
He is now primarily used during sporting events.
One eye.
One vision.
The Cyclops does not look at the world in fragments.
He does not divide.
He focuses.
His single eye represents:
- clarity over noise
- essence over appearance
- vision over distraction
Where others see many things at once,
the Cyclops sees what truly matters.
A Presence in the World
The Cyclops was not only an idea.
He took form.
Installed along one of Europe’s main motorways,
he stood as a monumental presence—
seen by hundreds of thousands, every day.
A silent observer.
A witness to movement, speed, and direction.
But also a question:
Where are we going?
VIDEO: Lisbon Eagle 196 on the search- Torres Vedras-Lisbon
Cyclops’ Eagle — A Presence in the World
A moment where symbol becomes reality.
The Encounters
From this presence, something unexpected emerged.
The Cyclops became a point of attraction.
A reason to stop.
To reflect.
To engage.
Through this, encounters began.
Conversations with individuals from all walks of life—
each carrying their own story, their own way of seeing the world.
The Eagle
But the Cyclops does not stand alone.
Accompanying him is another force:
The Eagle.
Where the Cyclops represents focus,
the Eagle represents perspective.
- vision from above
- the ability to see the whole
- freedom of movement
Together, they form a balance:
Focus and perspective.
Ground and sky.
Depth and distance.
Eagle on the lookout in Torres Vedras- Lisbon
A Shift in Direction
Over time, the journey evolved.
The Cyclops found a new place.
The Eagle moved on.
Crossing borders, the story continued—
from Belgium to Portugal.
Not as a repetition.
But as an expansion.
From Symbol to Structure
What began as a symbolic presence
became something more.
The encounters, the reflections, the search for meaning—
All of it converged into a new form:
What began as observation became selection.
196 Titans From This World
The Meaning Behind the Story
The Cyclops and the Eagle are not characters.
They are representations.
They embody two essential forces:
- the ability to see deeply
- and the ability to see broadly
Together, they define the approach of this project.
To meet individuals who:
- see clearly
- think independently
- and understand both detail and the bigger picture
A Living Symbol
This story is not in the past.
It continues.
In every encounter.
In every artwork.
In every Titan.
The Cyclops invited the Titans from the Flemish Constellation,.
His Eagle still expands the project internationally beyond all horizons and borders
An Invitation to See Differently
To be part of this project is not only to participate.
It is to adopt a different way of seeing.
To move beyond fragmentation.
To focus on what matters.
To understand the world from both depth and distance.
The story continues — through those who choose to see.