This work is inspired by conversations around NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens), cryptocurrency, the blockchain, metaverse, etc. as their presence expands on and off-line. Some see it as a groundbreaking innovation, others as a disruptive conception, and many are between. This work, mainly concerned with NFTs as being used to sell digital art, explores the various reactions, conversations, and controversies surrounding it. Mimicking a popular trend, this pretend NFT character collection consists of five distinct characters that each represent a specific type of reaction. Reflective and humorous, the characters examine the space through dialogues between themselves and the audience.
Do you relate to any of the characters?
About me, the artist
(not the one in the collection - but that may be a projection of my own conflicted nature)
(not the one in the collection - but that may be a projection of my own conflicted nature)
As a digital artist, I'm fascinated by the fast-growing space of NFTs, however, I’m equally skeptical and hesitant about entering it. Due to its novelty, expanse and constantly shifting nature, there are many controversies surrounding it, which makes it challenging to keep up with. Since I'm not ready to use the platform, I thought it would be great to create a project about NFTs, posing as an NFT collection, to process and reflect on all the opposing reactions or comments I've been collecting as I learn about the space.