SPIRITUAL BEINGS HAVING A HUMAN EXPERIENCE: A PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECT BY BRIAN CATTELLE

Capturing the beauty of the human spirit through long exposure street photography. 

Delray Beach FL – 4/24/2023 – Brian Cattelle, a photographer with over 10 years of experience in the field and 2 years of experience working with NFTs, has announced the launch of his latest project, “Spiritual Beings Having a Human Experience.” This marks his 4th major NFT release to date, and the project is now available to collect on Foundation.

The project features candid street photography from cities around the world, all captured in a single, 1/4 of a second exposure. The long exposure technique creates an image that speaks to the narrative of being spiritual beings having a human experience, questioning the very nature of time and the existence of the physical world.

Through this project, Cattelle explores the concept of what having a soul implies in relation to a physical form. The long exposure captures more than one instance in a single image, highlighting the fleeting yet always meaningful moments in which we pass each other. This visual representation of the soul and the connection we share in the human experience is what makes this project so impactful.

This technique also creates an image that speaks to the narrative that questions the very nature of time and the existence of the physical world.

“It’s in the long exposure that you can actually see that something is there, the single moment has passed, but it’s clear there is more than just a single moment and thus our existence extends beyond a series of single moments. With that in mind, the moments in which we pass each other are fleeting yet meaningful because the connection we share in the human experience which extends beyond a singular moment.”

“I have always been fascinated by the idea that we are all spiritual beings having a human experience,” Brian shares. “Through this project, I hope to encourage others to see the true beauty in their own existence. I want to encourage others to stay open-minded in light of the fact that we know very little of how the universe actually works”. Brian points out that According to NASA, Everything on Earth, everything ever observed with all of our instruments, all normal matter – adds up to less than 5% of the universe. The project is minted in a manifold ERC-721 contract and is currently listed on Foundation.

For more information on the project and to purchase the NFT, please visit follow Brian Cattelle on @briancattelle Twitter or visit his page on Foundation at https://foundation.app/@briancattelle.

Contact: Brian Cattelle brian.cattelle@gmail.com

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In this interview, we had the pleasure of speaking with Joanne Hollings, an NFT artist, photographer, and model. Originally from New Zealand, Joanne moved to the United States to study engineering and play tennis, but soon discovered her passion for the creative arts. She began creating stunning, emotional pieces, often featuring self-portraits in natural settings, and in 2021, she delved into the world of NFTs. In our conversation, Joanne shares her creative process, her upcoming NFT drop, and her hopes for the future of the art world. Read on to learn more about Joanne Hazel and her unique perspective on NFT art.

Links

• Joanne Holilngs
• Twitter
• Superrare

Can you tell us about your background and how you got into creating NFT art?

So just a little bit about myself. I grew up in New Zealand but took a leap of faith and moved to the United States to study engineering and play tennis. I always had a creative side though growing up. I got into modelling while I was in college and I realised how much I love the whole creative process so in 2019 I picked up a camera and started documenting moments. When the pandemic hit in 2020 I ended up going back to New Zealand and I lost my potential engineering job, I felt so lost and ended up finishing my degree online in New Zealand whilst doing photography and tennis coaching on the side. I discovered NFTS in august 2021 when New Zealand was in a lock down, I met so many cool creatives and after a couple months of figuring out the space I decided to mint my first nft collection.

Who are favorite artists, both in the traditional and NFT space?

That’s a hard one because there’s so much talent. Id say I really look up to artists like Cath Simard, Reuben Wu, Summer Wagner, Jason Charles Hill and Chelsea Kauai

What themes or subjects do you find yourself drawn to in your artwork?

I really enjoy provoking emotion in my work, I think that’s why I’ve found myself drawn to shooting more self portraiture in nature where I can tell more of a story. Being outdoors makes me happy so I will always be drawn to landscapes and how I can create a scene out of my surroundings.

Can you talk about a specific piece of NFT art that you created that you are particularly proud of?

Warrior is a standout favourite for me due to the amount of emotional energy it took to even bring out. It is a story of a woman overcoming shame and insecurity to embrace all that she is.

How do you stay inspired and keep coming up with new ideas for your art?

I never let myself stay stagnant and let my creativity sit in a box. Always trying to expand and find ways to challenge my mind. I find writing notes really helps me put ideas and visions to life.

Can you tell us about your creative process and how you go about bringing your ideas to life?

my creative process is pretty simple for the most part, I start with an idea or a feeling I want to bring to life. From there ill come up with ideas by writing in my journal and creating a moodboard. Then I’ll come up with the look I want, how I want to shoot it and a location. Some shoots are very impromptu and in the moment, and some I have methodical steps put in place to achieving an idea.

How do you think NFTs have changed the art world and what impact do you think it will have in the long term?

NFTS have given artists a voice and opportunity to really showcase who they are. NFTS eliminate the middle man for artists and allows artists to sell their art on their terms rather than through an art dealer or agent. I hope long term this allows artists to truly be able to make a living off their own art.

Where do you see yourself and your work headed in the future and what goals do you have for your NFT art career?

As a full time photographer I just want to keep building towards working with my dream clients, such as tourism companies and outdoor brands. I also want to start doing little short films during my travels and take my self portraiture to the next level. I think where I can stand out is my ability to both model in my photos and photograph them. Not enough credit is given to models as there is such an art to it.

Can you give us a sneak peek into your upcoming NFT drop?

Currently working on building on my current series “Beauty in pain”. “Beauty in Pain” is a phrase that can refer to the idea that there is beauty to be found even in difficult or painful experiences. The phrase suggests that there can be a certain allure or aesthetic to the scars, struggles, and hardships that people face in life, and that these experiences can shape and strengthen a person in ways that ultimately add to their overall beauty and value. The next piece to follow on from Warrior will be a piece quite fiery and dramatic, I can’t say too much yet but its amazing.

What was the inspiration behind the concept for this drop?

This series was born from my own experience with struggling to meet societal standards of beauty and battling with the effects of athletes triad. But, I have realised that my body is a work of art, a testament to my strength and resilience, and a source of pride. This series is not just about me, but also for all the women out there who have been made to feel inadequate in their own skin. It’s time for me to embrace who I am and celebrate my body, scars, and all. Through this series, I hope to inspire and encourage others to do the same.

How do you think this drop stands out from your previous work or other NFT drops in the market?

It is truly unique in that I am combining my love for conceptual art with landscape photography. Previously I mainly focused on landscapes but soon realised that there is so much more to me that just landscape photos. My ability to create thought provoking imagery through my modelling is where I think i’ll stand out moving forward.

We want to extend our sincerest thanks to Joanne Hazel for taking the time to share her insights and creative process with us. Her ability to combine landscape photography with conceptual art and modelling is truly unique and inspiring, and we can’t wait to see where her NFT art career takes her next. Thank you, Joanne, for your generosity and for sharing your passion for creating thought-provoking and emotional art.

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Jonathan Winbush is a multi-award-winning motion graphics artist with over 15 years of experience working in a wide range of mediums from television and movies, to virtual and augmented reality. Over his career, Winbush has done work for Epic Games, Marvel, Netflix, DC, Warner Bros, and Happy Madison, to name a few. Notable works include Iron Man, Lego Batman 2, Lego Harry Potter, Transformers, NFL on FOX, Power Rangers, Fantastic Four, Deadliest Catch, and My Little Pony.

Winbush is also a pioneer in the world of NFTs, being one of the first artists to ever sell NFTs in China, selling out his series there and being collected by top collectors around the world. In the education space, Winbush creates tutorials weekly through YouTube as well as speaks at conferences around the world for shows such as Adobe Max, Siggraph, UnrealFest, and NAB. You can find more information about Winbush at JonathanWinbush.com

In this interview, Winbush shares his background and the path that led him to become an artist and experiment with NFTs. He also talks about his first NFT, minted on SuperRare in March 2021, and the reasons behind his choice of platform. Winbush also shares his thoughts on family, his favorite non-NFT and NFT artists, and what made him pursue NFT art.

Where are you from?

 I’m originally from Pittsburgh, PA but have been living in Southern California for well over a decade and a half now.

Can you tell us about your background and what lead you down the path to becoming an artist and ultimately experimenting with NFTs?

I started off as a motion graphics artist doing a lot of CG and Main title work for various feature films and television shows as well as worked on a few gaming properties as well. I think what really got me to take a serious look into NFTs is talking to Beeple pre NFT and then seeing how fast he was able to adapt to the space that really opened my eyes to the potential to use my skills in this new medium.

When did you mint your first NFT? What platform did you choose and why?

I minted my first ever NFT on SuperRare March 1st 2021 [https://superrare.com/winbush]

I chose SuperRare because at the time it was where all the 1 of 1 NFT artist strived to be and I’m the type that always strives to aim for the top so I put in my application and with a push of the community behind me I was accepted the same day I applied.

Can you tell us one thing you cannot live without?

Pretty obvious it’s my family they are my backbone and why I go so hard in aiming to succeed in everything I go out for. My wife and kids put their complete trust in me no matter when I left my job at Warner Bros to start my own business and even decided to jump into the NFT space they cheered me 100%.

Who is your favorite artist(s) (Non NFT)?

What about their style resonates with you? It will probably have to be Dan Pierse he’s one of my early mentors that helped me navigate the Hollywood motion graphics scene when I was just an intern and I learned a lot just studying under him https://www.behance.net/danpierse

Who is your favorite NFT artist? What makes this artist unique?:

I’ll have to say EJ aka Eyedesyn he does really cool character animations all by hand https://www.superrare.com/eyedesyn

What made you pursue NFT art?

Honestly, in those early days, I liked discovering artists I never knew existed outside of my motion graphics bubble it seemed like I was meeting new artists daily with various styles and that was really exciting. Without NFTs I probably wouldn’t have been introduced to most of the artist in the space.

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Icki Artist

Hi, I’m Icki and my work is inspired by reductionist and conceptual themes but subverts the  aesthetics and tropes of both traditions to provide a unique commentary on the world around us. 

I Grew up in London and had the pleasure of becoming friends with some exceptional talents  including the late Amy Winehouse. It was through this friendship that I was given the opportunity to  contribute to her albums “Frank” and “Back to Black,” the foundation of my career. 

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Please tell us about your background

I Grew up in London and had the pleasure of becoming friends with some exceptional talents  including the late Amy Winehouse. It was through this friendship that I was given the opportunity to  contribute to her albums “Frank” and “Back to Black,” the foundation of my career. 

I have done many things, over the last two decades, within these industries, operating between  creative, art direction and later the live setting.  

I always wanted to be a traditional artist but had to manage my needs. As a digital artist (primarily  3D) there was not much opportunity to take that traditional route. This was why I ended up  following a typically commercial path working with major brands and at one time consulting for art  funds.  

Once I had caught wind of what NFTs were and how the token provided a mechanism for  provenance I was sold. I saw this as an opportunity to finally be that ‘artist’ I wanted to be. My initial  motivations were driven by the opportunity to make some money but that all changed very quickly  as I became more engaged in the twitter NFT community.  

Asymmetry – The Twin

When did you mint your first NFT?

My first mint was for Cancer Research UK. I had been providing some technical workshops and had  created a small fractal animation with the group labelled Cause and cure’. The event was sponsored  and affiliated with CR_UK and so I thought it would be an interesting idea to try and raise money this  way. We were very happy with the outcome and all in, including direct donations, this $1 NFT  generated over £80k. I think I minted that on Portion.io. I didn’t mint my own work until many  months later. 

Can you tell us one thing you cannot live without?

This is a loaded question! Well, my two children obviously but them aside I couldn’t live without my  dearest friends and art collective ‘Bloom’. They are the foundation of constructive feedback; growth  and I respect them all in differing capacities and the experience they bring both as professionals and  friends. My work really wouldn’t be what it is without them. They are also quite fun.  

My ‘favourite artist’ list is monolithic! I have always loved art and its history. I’ll try name a few that  have influenced my own work.  

The use of space and light in the work of Donald Judd and Dan Flavin has had a significant impact on my  own practice. I am also influenced by conceptual artists like Joseph Kosuth and Lawrence Weiner, who  use text and language as a medium which encouraged me to think more deeply about the meaning and  significance of my own art and I am certainly drawn to the work of those who challenge the status quo 

and push the boundaries of what is considered “art.” M.C. Escher’s intricate geometric designs, Ernst  Haeckel’s detailed illustrations of the natural world, and Hiroshi Sugimoto’s minimalist seascapes as  examples. Iam particularly interested in the relationship between perception and the visual arts and find  myself looking to artists like Bridget Riley and Op Art movement. The use of repetition and pattern in the  work of artists like Yayoi Kusama has also had a significant impact on me. I can’t forget Sol LeWitt who  use shapes and forms to create simple, yet powerful work. 

Honestly, I could go on for days! 

Asymmetry – The Root

Who is your favourite NFT artist? 

Another very difficult question! I don’t have a favourite, but I have a number I respect. Trevor Jones  ‘eth boy’ was really one of the reasons I joined the space. He was the first artist I loved that  demonstrated that NFTs were more than just collectibles. I continue to enjoy the work of artists like  Reuben Wu among many others. My fav artists are honestly all in my art collective Bloom. I mean  that sincerely but felt it was a touch biased to state.  

What is the one piece of NFT art you wish you had purchased but missed out on? 

I have no regrets in terms of art I missed out on, but I have certainly been priced out of a lot of work.  Reuben, Trevor, XCOPY are some of those artists, but the list is increasing by the day!  

I would love to own work from all my fellow Bloomie but suspect that this is only a matter of time.  Jenni Pasanen too who recently joined us! 

If you could travel anywhere in the world where would you go? Why this location? What are your  other passions besides art? Why?  

I am grateful to have been relatively well travelled. With that said I have often dreamt of traveling  off the beaten track. I look at the explorations of artists like Reuben and dream that one day I can  accompany him on one of those adventures!  

Symmetrical Asymmetry – Collectors Edition

Do you make other forms of art and how did you come up with your specific style? 

I am not limited to 3D and use other mediums. I am always looking for new creative possibilities. In  the future, I hope to incorporate AI into my process as I continue to train my own models.  Ultimately, my process is always evolving. As for other art do you mean outside the visual arts? I  enjoy music but this is only a private and personal expression.  

My current work is the most meaningful. After two decades of creating, I finally found my own  unique voice. It began as a technical study into Symmetry and Asymmetry. As my curiosity grew, I  became aware of its significance. 

Like life’s it reflects on how we perceive or compute challenges and the relationship of variables  within them. It’s a fine balance between multiple factors inclusive of form, depth and perception to  name a few. 

Question like ‘can we learn more about ourselves, our divisive nature, natural evolution in thought,  cognitive behaviours and more? Can we uncover improved questions around what it means to be  human?’ are what drive it. 

Asymmetry and symmetry can feel very different when the relationship of its parts is altered. Its  comparable to how we interpret and respond to challenges in life. It is cognitive.  

What is coming in the near future?  

Well, I have been thinking a lot about how to reward the wonderful collectors I have. Honestly, I  think as artists we can do a lot more in terms of creating demand. I want to make my work more  accessible to a larger audience and so am very much focussed on innovative ways to make that  happen. 2023 is already shaping up to be a great year with several exhibitions lined up among other  projects. I suspect it will be an interesting one to follow! 

Do you have any upcoming drops?  

I really don’t like the idea of having no work being available, but I am finding this to be a continued  challenge. One of my priorities in 2022 was to find more efficient ways to work to resolve my issue  of prolific under minting! I have got that covered in 2023 so watch this space! 

https://linktr.ee/Icki has the links to market place and I’m working on a new personal website at the  moment. You should be able to find it here soon. My twitter is the best way to reach me.  

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Zahra Paryari is a visual Artist with more than 10 years of experience. She started working with acrylic and oil Color physically at fine art university and graduated in 2017. Then she started to learn Adobe illustrator and Photoshop software. She has been a Full-time NFT creator since April 2021.

Name (Display name) ZII

Where are you from?
I was born and raised in Tehran, Iran. However, there’s a cozy village lying in the foothills of Mount Karkas in Isfahan, where I feel I truly belong. But then again, I firmly believe that geographical zones do not necessarily define our identities.

Can you tell us about your background and what lead you down the path to becoming an artist and ultimately experimenting with NFTs?I was born in a family where art was loved by all. from a young age I discovered that I am gifted with the talent of drawing and soon afterward I started creating my own toys from scratch so It was natural that I chose to continue down the art path and I did so since my high school days and as you know it is still ongoing. After a depressive episode, I went on hiatus for a while but by chance, I was introduced to NFTs through a clubhouse room which encouraged me to get back on my feet.

When did you mint your first NFT? What platform did you choose and why?
I was a rookie so I did not have much information on platforms and such that’s why I went with the first one that was introduced to me which was Opensea. My first piece called ‘Horny Ink’ was minted in July 2021.

Can you tell us one thing you cannot live without? (and why)
Obviously, my answer would be art. Every artist gets self-satisfied through their work of art, and I am no exception. Art is what keeps me going, knowing that I’ll leave an impression on society.

Who is your favorite artist(s) (Non NFT)? What about their style resonates with you? Iavhave two on my favorites list: Hieronymus Bosch and Mohammad Siyah Qalam.Bosch is one of the first surreal artists that I came to know of. The way his mind carries out this magic-like performance in creating bizarre characters and hidden worlds is what drew me to him in the first place and you can see how I’m inspired by him. As for Siyah Qalam, I like how he combines the human dimension with that of the animal dimension.

Who is your favourite NFT artist? What makes this artist unique? What made you pursue NFT art? Alotta Money is one of my favorite artists. The way his
inspiration from classic art mixes into crypto art, resulting in a surreal environment, is what drew me to his work in the first place. As for why I got into NFT, experiencing new worlds has always been exciting for me but what hooked me was how the NFT space promoted free speech and was filled with kindhearted fellows. This allowed me to express myself freely.

What is the one piece of NFT art you wish you had purchased but missed out on?
Of course, there are many, but the one that I had my eyes on the most was Terrel Jones’s Mission Mojave.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? Why this location? Although I always dreamed of Venice for its fascinating architecture, I think NYC could provide me with better opportunities as an artist.
What are your other passions besides art? Why? Gaming is my other passion that rivals that of art. Trading crypto comes next.

Do you make other forms of art? Yes, my friends consider me a jack of all trades. I have almost set foot in all forms of art. I used to run a small shop in which I used to make leather bags. I experimented with performance art, SLR photography, paint making out of natural materials, printmaking, and papermaking.

How did you come up with your specific style? I think of it as something that rose from my unconscious mind. When I realized that it makes sense with the ideas that I had in mind, I decided to continue down this path.

How has your style evolved over the years?
I used to be a physical painter, working with canvas and all sorts of paint. Over the years, my love for the universe and the unknown grew more and on top of those matters, I studied classical art which, led me to create my Hidden Nuts collection. After I was introduced to digital painting I used all the skills I had acquired from prior experiences and with the help of various drawing softwares, create my NFTs.

What is coming in the near future? I like to keep future plans a surprise but I can say that for now, I’m planning to continue working on my Incantation collection.
If you could collaborate with one artist who would it be? I long to collaborate with Tjo.

Do you have any upcoming drops? My new drop will be in the middle of January and I’m happy to announce that it will be on the SuperRare platform.

Anything else you’d like to share?
https://oncyber.io/pantheon?coords=-17.04×2.51×22.12×0
I’m so proud to share this piece of me ”The birth of a wormhole“ in Pantheon art gallery, amazing collection of @artguy_eth

Where can collectors find your work?

Website:

https://0x0zahra.eth.co/showcase

Social:

twitter https://twitter.com/0x0zahra
Instagram https://instagram.com/zahra.paryari

Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/zahra-paryari-43829625b/

Marketplace:

https://superrare.com/0x0zahra
https://ninfa.io/@Zahra
https://foundation.app/@ZII

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Can you tell us about your background and what lead you down the path to becoming an artist and ultimately experimenting with NFTs?

I am a full time artist in Belgium since 2003. But in recent years, my focus has been diverted to more graphical work for companies. When I realized I want my focus back on my artworks, I changed my artist name so it would not be linked to my graphic work any longer. This way, I can make a fresh start after 20 years of experience.
I have always been intrigued by crypto but it was only 4 to 5 years ago, I really got involved. When I heard about NFT’s and the possibilities for digital artists like me, I was completely sold on the idea.

When did you mint your first NFT? What platform did you choose and why?

Actually, I minted my first NFT just recently.
I did some experimenting on different blockchains, trying to avoid huge Ethereum gas fees, but nothing was feeling just right. Until I came across Foundation.app
I love the feeling of everything being curated and carefully selected. Unlike Opensea, where I got the feeling, people just throw anything online, calling it art and the real artists, fade away in the clutter of people thinking of getting rich.

Can you tell us one thing you cannot live without? (and why)

My friends all picture me as a gadget freak and I must admit I love new tech. But I have absolutely no affection with any of my gadgets. For me, they are tools to a means and always replaceable. So, I guess the thing I cannot live without is family.

Who is your favorite artist(s) (Non NFT)? What about their style resonates with you

As a kid, my all-time-favorite was Nam June Pike. He was using televisions in his art installations. Warhol was my favorite 2D artist and later on, I started to love installations of Bill Viola.

Who is your favourite NFT artist? What makes this artist unique?

Beeple. Not because I love everything he does, but because his work opened up the eyes of millions of people who now know NFT’s are here to stay.

What made you pursue NFT art?

Ah! I am a digital artist. So, for me to exhibit a work, I have to print it, frame it, transport it, hang it, … No, for me personally, I don’t even care if my works sell or not. They are now on the blockchain and will stay there long after I am gone. It’s just amazing to think your work is in the cloud and the whole world can see it.

What is the one NFT you wish you had purchased but missed out on

I’m not into the apes or tweets that got on sale. I’m more into art NFT’s. And it doesn’t matter what name is attached – if it is a work that moves me, I wish I could buy it.

If you could travel anywhere in the world where would you go? Why this location?

India… I went there before but the purity of Northern India is absolutely mind blowing. Thailand is on my bucket list too. I can understand people love location for nature, but I’m more into the cultural heritage, temples, etc…

What are your other passions besides art? Why?

Tech. Every day I’m amazed about the new evolutions of technology. But those can form a threat also. I’m talking about A.I. generated art and photo’s. It will be very very hard in the future to separate a real and generated photo. And although it can be a very pleasing image, I’m having difficulties seeing pure a.i. generated art as an artform.

Do you make other forms of art?

In the past, I made some mixed media. Printing out one of my artworks and adding paint, varnish, gold and silver leaf, etc…
I have made a roadmap for coming years where I also made plans of collaborations with other artists from other disciplines.

Are you self taught or trained?

Mainly self taught. You must know I’m working with computers and making digital art for wel over 20 years. There was nobody around to teach you this stuff.

How did you come up with your specific style?

The influence of my parents. My father is a very famous artist in Belgium making oil paintings and drawings. My mother makes art-assemblages. They took me from exhibition to museums, art fairs and Biennale of Venice. All those impressions left a mark in the form of my own style.

How has your style evolved over the years?

It has matured and modernized. But I think that is just normal evolution.

What is coming in the near future?

The roadmap is clear. By the end of this year I will start minting digital portrait works. Those works will be more my own style because the NFT’s I mint right now are more of a learning process for me to find the right workflow.
Next year I will mint a very limited edition of self portraits and start with collaborations with other artists.

If you could collaborate with one artist who would it be? (and why)

Banksy… I know it’s not realistic, but I love his(?) work.

What was your greatest failure and what did you learn from that?

Losing focus. Once you divert into the path of others, you stop being an artist. I will not make this mistake twice.

Do you have any upcoming drops?

Every week in my 52 weeks of cultural heritage project. Later this year, first portrait drops will come.

Link to Website

Allan & Illia Digital Artist

Social links and NFT marketplace links

• foundation
  instagram

Anything else you’d like to share?

Love.

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*Full transparency a member of the NFTCulture team purchased one of LA’s NFTs on foundation.

Where are you from?

I was born and raised in the Philippines, but I am now living in New Zealand for the past 6 and a half years. I have a bachelors degree in mechanical engineering and i am currently employed in a small engineering consultancy firm in New Zealand. I usually make art after work all week and use the weekends to hangout with friends and family to relax.

Can you tell us about your background and what lead you down the path to becoming an artist and ultimately experimenting with NFTs?

When I was a kid I watched a lot of anime. Those were my common inspirations and style when I tried to draw and illustrate, I never had formal training, I just winged every art that I made. But as I grew up my attention shifted from different things and got busy with university, work, gaming, friends so I stopped making art. This was from when I was 13 years old to 24 years old.
Last year around the same time, I discovered NFTs through axie infinity. I got curious so I researched and read a lot about it then I stumbled upon opensea. The first NFT project I saw was BYO PILLS and instantly fell in love with the art.

I wanted to own an NFT so I started making fan arts to get WL, not to flip it but to actually own a really great piece of art. This lasted for a few months but I realized that I have found my passion again and wanted to do more. This is when I started to think about making my own 1/1 collection.

When did you mint your first NFT? What platform did you choose and why?

I minted my first 1/1 collection on Foundation. I treated opensea as a platform for generative NFT projects, it also has a lot of issues so I didn’t like minting there. SuperRare is an invite only platform. Foundation is where I mostly see 1/1 artists mint their work so I think its a good platform.

Can you tell us one thing you cannot live without?

Music. Its something that has been with me all throughout my life through ups and downs. When i’m driving, cooking, making art, working. Life is hard without it because it is something I can relate to and sometimes gives me energy when i need it.

Who is your favorite artist(s) (Non NFT)? What about their style resonates with you?

Among my favorites are Suanjaya Kencut, Andy Warhol, Daniel Arsham. I like pieces that catches your attention in a second. The style, the composition and the uniqueness all comes together to create a stunning piece. I want to make art so unique that you can tell who the artist is in one look. They are just some of my inspiration.

Who is your favourite NFT artist? What makes this artist unique?

Its hard to name one so I’m gonna mention my top list, @tylerxhobbs, @Grantyun2, @Jesperish, @cafromthesky. They have a really unique and consistent style that I have never seen before. You can tell in a split second who the artist because of how distinct their style is. That is what kind of artist I wanna be.

What made you pursue NFT art?

I read a lot about the possibilities of NFTs, including authenticity, transparency, provenance, security and royalties.
Digital art that is not in the blockchain can easily be transferred and lost without knowing who the artist is.

What is the one piece of NFT art you wish you had purchased but missed out on?

Fidenza by Tylor Hobbs

If you could travel anywhere in the world where would you go? Why this location?

Japan, because I love japanese food and want to try authentic japanese food. Also the country is rich in culture and beautiful nature.

What are your other passions besides art? Why?

I love to eat and travel. Because aside from art, these things are what fills my soul, gives me new perspective and energizes me and freshens my creativity.

Do you make other forms of art?

If you consider 3d mechanical models and 2d fabrication drawings art then I do those everyday at work. I am also trying my skills in photography very subtly.

How did you come up with your specific style?

In the months that I have been making fan arts, I have made a lot of different styles and subjects and everytime I find out which one I like and which one I don’t like doing.
The piece that made me discover the style that i am doing now is a piece that I made for looks rare art contest. I really enjoyed doing surrealism. I like aquatic animals such as whales, I think they are majestic beings and I want to highlight that in my art.

How has your style evolved over the years?

A lot has changed and its hard to tell how. I’ve seen more art this year than I have the rest of my life so there is a lot that contributes to how I make art.
You can check some of my fan arts on instagram and how my style evolved in a year.

What is coming in the near future?

More pieces are coming in my new collection called Anti-natural. A collection that branches out from my genesis series. Art pieces that are composed to break your natural view of reality.

If you could collaborate with one artist who would it be?

Its hard to pick one. There are a lot of talented people out there, I guess I still have to know them personally before I can decide who.

Social Links

• Twitter
• Instagram
• Foundation

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Where are you from? (Provide a little bit of your background, have you moved etc)

Half the year I live in the EU, the other half in Dubai

Can you tell us about your background and what lead you down the path to becoming an artist and ultimately experimenting with NFTs?

Heyyy. My name is Julia aka J_SKY, I grew up in a creative family, my grandfather is an honored artist. I’ve been doing creative work all my life
I am an interior designer by education, I also studied monumental painting. I have created more than a dozen murals in the interior.
I also create oil paintings and participated with them at exhibitions.

But I’ve been a full-time nft artist for 1.5 years now and I want to continue to build my career in this WEB 3 space.
I have created and sold over 60 artworks on SuperRare, FND and KO.
I am also co-founder and artist of the WRAKX collection.
Having a common focus and desire to develop the WEB 3 space, because only here I feel free and can do what I want. In my opinion, the feeling of freedom is why artists come to the NFT space.

When did you mint your first NFT? What platform did you choose and why?

My first collection was created by Opensea 1.5 years ago. I chose Opensea because it was the most famous marketplace and I didn’t know much about other marketplace, haha. The collection was called CryptoAnimals and consisted of different images of animals. My choice was associated with animals, because they are a big part of our life, and some of them are on the verge of extinction, while only a small part of humanity is concerned about salvation. Part of the proceeds goes to support animals (WWF or local shelters).

Can you tell us one thing you cannot live without? (and why)

My iPad Pro. I spend most of my life with Ipad, and it is a window to my Web 3 world, also with it I create my art and just a universal helper for everyday life.

Who is your favorite artist(s) (Non NFT)? What about their style resonates with you

My favorite is Hieronymus Bosch. My favorite is Hieronymus Bosch. He has a unique style of images, a detailed drawing of the characters, an unusual look at the typical.

Who is your favourite NFT artist? What makes this artist unique?

My favorite is @SubwwayM. He has a unique style and bright art.

What made you pursue NFT art?

I have been surrounded by art since childhood, because as a child I spent a lot of time in my grandfather’s workshop and I liked it, so I decided to connect my life with the creation of art

What is the one NFT you wish you had purchased but missed out on

Art made by Archan Nair and Deekay, BAYC, Cryptopunks.

If you could travel anywhere in the world where would you go? Why this location?

I would like to send to Machu Picchu, a place located in the mountains has crazy energy and a great history

What are your other passions besides art? Why?

I love to eat (haha) try the cuisine of different nationalities, unusual cuisine.

Do you make other forms of art?

Not yet, but I would like to try to create a sculpture (create my own toy)

Are you self taught or trained?

Now my teacher is my experience and the time I spent on creating art

How did you come up with your specific style?

Since I love animals, I wanted to draw them, but at the same time I wanted them to look unusual. Then I started adding new heroes and eventually I got WRAKX

How has your style evolved over the years?

The style was getting weirder :))

What is coming in the near future?

I want to give more value to my collectors – to give physical paintings, to be able to buy a real WRAKX figurine

If you could collaborate with one artist who would it be? (and why)

I would like to collaborate with Archan Nair. Since we have different styles, I would like to try to integrate them into each other, to create something new. By creating something new we will progress

What was your greatest failure and what did you learn from that?

When creating my first collection (CryptoAnimals), I did not adhere to a single style – a single concept

What is your biggest piece sold

THE PEPTLEMEN

How much did it sell for

1.25 ETH

Do you have any upcoming drops?

Yes, soon I will publish a new drop on SuperRare

Link to Website

linktr.ee/jsky_crypto

Social links and NFT marketplace links

• https://superrare.com/jskycrypto
• https://foundation.app/@J_SKY

Anything else you’d like to share?

I would like to end with the following words: You are not late. You are not early. You are on time.

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Diane Lindo wields gritty paint covered Barbies puking and eviscerated fruit in high Punk with a capital P aesthetic stop motion animated shorts. The first time one of Diane’s videos popped on my Twitter timeline I watched it on repeat processing my horror, excitement and discomfort snuggled against comfort that someone gets “it”. What that “it” is? I have no idea, but it permeates every meticulously chaotic frame of her work.

Diane is a self-taught, full-time artist who lives in Ontario, Canada with her wife and 3 cats. She just discovered NFTs earlier this year with her work adored and quickly embraced by many in the experimental crypto art community. I’m grateful she agreed to this interview to learn more about her and her processes and showcase her impactful work.

How + why do you do art?

I’ve been experimenting with several art mediums for as long as I can remember. When I landed on stop motion (5 years ago) everything just kind of tied together. By far, it’s given me the most creative space to play with.

Before starting a video, I write out a vague idea of what I’ll do, leaving enough space to improvise freely as I go. I’ve turned one of our rooms in our 2-bedroom apartment into an art studio – I work mostly out of there. I have bins full of supplies, doll parts/Barbies and all kinds of treasures I found in the garbage/thrift stores. 

Stop motion animation is done frame-by-frame. I take a photo, move my objects slightly, take another photo – and repeat this process. I end up with about 1000 pictures to make up 1 minute of video length. I string all the pictures together in a video editing program called Movavi.

My camera is a Canon EOS Rebel T7i – it’s pretty basic, I’m a lot less interested in the technical side, so, I’m slow to upgrade my equipment

As for why I do art, it’s probably because I struggle intensely with more typical ways of communicating and interacting within our society. The school system moved me around a lot when I was a kid, due to lack of resources/space for atypical students. I ended up getting kicked out of my high school and leaving home at 15 for a couple years and could never hold a ‘regular’ job with a fixed schedule, so, I didn’t have many options lol. Art just makes sense to me, it feels instinctive. I use it as a self regulation tool and a way to expel stagnant energy from my body.
It keeps me connected to both my inner and outer world, tethering me to people/opportunities and emotions I’d otherwise have no way of reaching.  

Inspiration comes from all over, it’s hard to say. Memories- both good and bad, dreams/nightmares, sex, food, all kinds of music, movies, art, nature – literally everything, but mostly centering on human emotions.

How did you get into crypto art?

A few different artists reached out to me on Instagram about NFT’s. My wife and I did some research and it seemed like a great opportunity.

The experience has been better than I could have imagined – people have been incredibly supportive/helpful, and luckily someone was patient enough to guide me through the beginning (pricing, platform, etc.). I don’t really have a favourite platform but I’m leaning towards Foundation (I’m also on OpenSea and KnownOrigin).

You use the word uncomfortable a lot to describe your work. There is discomfort in boundary pushing, which I think your work does in subject matter. What makes you drawn to express the discomfort?

Since my work has a lot to do with processing emotions it’s inevitably going to get uncomfortable. But to me, it feels very cathartic. 

I love being moved by people, whether it’s through artwork/music or just being in someone’s presence. Having my perspective widened and my boundaries stretched within a safe environment makes me feel alive and connected.
There’s a sense of relief and freedom in facing discomfort, I find. Leaning into those feelings with curiosity helps us grow and loosen unnecessary tension we sometimes don’t even realize we’re holding. 

I like to put that back out into the world for whoever wants it.

Why do you choose to use dolls and barbies in your animations?

I like the look of dolls, they’re inherently haunting – you either love them or you hate them, but you can’t forget them. 

Barbie dolls are my easiest go-to when I want to use human-like characters.  I just wish they came in a wider variety of body types. 

As a fellow trashy and experimental artist, I know we have our fair share of critics for our work because it isn’t as “polished” in an traditional sense. Literally people will say “I just don’t get it”. How would you explain your work to someone who says this? 

Ooh I like this question!  I actually think it’s absolutely valid not to like/get my art. I don’t understand everything I come across, so, it would be unrealistic to expect everyone to resonate with my stuff. It’s usually not personal.

But if I had to explain it, the bulk of my work is basically raw emotion/unfiltered imagery out of my subconscious mind not really meaning to be anything other than what it is.
If it’s not easy to watch, I was probably processing something heavy that, understandably, not everyone has a tolerance for.

If you could go back in time and talk to baby artist you, what would you say?

Oof, this is a heavy one for me. In a lot of ways, I still consider myself a baby artist haha. But I would tell my younger self, the lack of support and discouragement you’re receiving has very little to do with you. People often project their personal limiting perspective onto what they don’t understand or feel threatened by.

There’s meaning in what you’re doing, and value in the way your mind works. Your intuition is sharp enough to carve your own life path even when you’re feeling completely depleted. You don’t have to give up on yourself, you just need some serious deep rest – and your personal value does not drop while you’re doing so.

Own your mistakes, take everything in as a lesson, keep living, keep going because it’s all going to be worth it.

Advice to newcomers to nfts from what you have learned.

Since I’ve only been selling my animations as NFTs for 5 months, I’m still learning myself what works and what doesn’t. I’d imagine everyone’s journey would be pretty unique, so I’m not sure what to say. But definitely watch out for scammers/hackers. I followed advice and bought a Ledger hardware wallet – this is one way to secure the crypto you’ve saved. People often tweet useful advice on how to protect yourself (don’t click links in DMs, etc.) – do your research!

Artists you love in crypto art and why?

osho (@oshohohohoho), particularly her animated collections on Foundation – INKBAEs and FROGGY’s Mythos, and Fatima Yasrebi (@yasrebi_fatima). These two animation artists caught my eye right away. They both have insane talent and creativity worth checking out! Especially if you love a combo of cute but kinda dark haha.

Tjo (@0xTjo), my godddd, this is some of the most striking artwork I’ve seen in a while. How does something give off so much pain/heartbreak but comfort and calmness at the same time. I can’t find any words to do it justice.

LINKS TO EXPLORE DIANE LINDO’S WORK FURTHER

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DianeeLindo

LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/dianee.lindo

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