Enduring Seed, an artwork created by Stephen Duq in May 2024 using Houdini, captures the delicate interplay between beauty and the harshness of the world. It portrays beauty as a force that, though often concealed in the shadows, nurtures and intensifies in quiet resilience. The piece evokes a sense of anticipation, depicting the moment when beauty can no longer be contained and begins to permeate and transform everything in its surroundings. Through its intricate design and evocative theme, the artwork serves as a poignant reminder of beauty's enduring power and its inevitable emergence, even in the most unforgiving environments.