The Origin of a Vision
Every project has a beginning.
Not always logical.
Not always planned.
Sometimes, it begins with a symbol.
The Cyclops and its Eagle
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 decision.
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.
Eagle witnesses the visit of Hugo Vandamme- Entrepreneur Cyclops invites Karel Van Eetvelt- Top Manager
Since 2022, the Cyclops has been given a completely new purpose and became mobile.
He is now primarily used during sporting events and mega manifestations.
His mission remains firm: His day is made if he can turn one sour face into a smile.
One eye.
One vision.
Where others divide their attention,
the Cyclops focuses on what truly matters.
Its gaze represents:
- clarity over noise
- essence over appearance
- vision over distraction
A Presence in the World
The Cyclops was not only an idea.
It took physical form.
Installed along a major European motorway in Waregem (Belgium),
it became a constant presence—
seen by thousands every day.
A silent observer.
A witness to movement, speed, and direction.
And a question:
Where are we going?
Over time, the Cyclops became more than an object.
It became a point of attention- and, unexpectedly, a point of connection.
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
People stopped.
Conversations began.
Invitations were extended to individuals from different fields of expertise- entrepreneurs, leaders, creators.
Each encounter brought a new perspective.
A different way of seeing the world.
What began as presence
became exchange.
The Eagle
The Cyclops does not stand alone.
Alongside it emerged another symbol:
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.
Depth and distance.
Ground and sky.
Eagle on the lookout in Torres Vedras- Lisbon
A Shift in Direction
Over time, the project evolved.
The Cyclops became mobile.
The Eagle expanded its reach.
The journey moved beyond Belgium- towards Torres Vedras, near Lisbon
Not as a repetition.
But as an expansion.
From Symbol to Structure
What began as a symbolic presence
became something more.
Encounters led to reflection. Reflection led to selection.
From this process emerged:
196 Titans From This World
Meaning
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 foundation of this project.
To identify individuals who:
- see clearly
- think independently
- understand both detail and the bigger picture
A Living Story
This story is not in the past.
It continues.
In every encounter.
In every artwork.
In every Titan.
What began with a symbol
now expands globally.
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.
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