In this episode we’re excited to welcome Jasti. At only 15 years old, he’s one of crypto art’s youngest rising stars. According to cryptoart.io he’s sold more than $220,000 worth of NFT artwork and is helping lead a new generation of digitally native artists and creators into the world of NFTs. He’s collaborated with the likes of Fewocious and has plenty of projects in the works. In this episode we cover… - How did he get into digital art and discover NFTs at such a young age? - How his generati...
Jul 28, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Based in Vancouver, FVCKRENDER has emerged as one of the most successful 3D artists in the NFT space. At the time of this recording, he’s ranked #14 on CryptoArt.io with $5.8M in sales and multiple six-figure 1/1 sales, including a recent $107K sale at Sotheby’s ‘Natively Digital’ auction. He’s also collaborated with Zedd on his Nifty Gateway drop and has enthralled fans and collectors with the expansive vision behind his FVCKRENDERVERSE concept. In this episode we talk about... - How did he get...
Jul 20, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 16
In this episode we’re honored to have a top tier NFT collector and true tastemaker and community builder within the world of NFTs, Tim Kang, more commonly known as Illestrater. Beyond being one of the leading collectors in the space, he’s also the founder of the Sevens Foundation charity which aims to empower up and coming artists. In this episode we cover… - What is the vision behind Sevens Genesis Grants and where does he want to take it - His collaboration with Paris Hilton and how she uplift...
Jul 14, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Justin Aversano is the Founder of SaveArtSpace is a non-profit organization that works to create an urban gallery experience, launching exhibitions that address intersectional themes and promote a message of social change. Aversano was also the photographer behind the ‘Twin Flames’ project that has moved 256 ETH ($590K) in sales volume. He recently won the community choice entry for Sotheby’s ‘Natively Digital’ auction and donated all of the $35K sale’s proceeds to the Sevens Genesis Grant chari...
Jul 07, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Olive Allen brought her art to the blockchain in 2018 and hasn’t looked back. Constantly evolving her approach and style, the New York-based artist began her career as a traditional painter but now uses digital brushes and an iPad canvas to create her distinctively sardonic output. In series like “The Sheeplezzz,” she lampoons elements of internet culture like Clubhouse and Trash Art with tongue-in-cheek flair. A firm believer that artists have a responsibility to comment on current affairs, All...
Jun 30, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In this episode we’re honored to have JN Silva. JN Silva is an accomplished photographer who has become a staple in the NFT space. As the first photographer to release on Nifty Gateway, he’s pioneering a new economic model for succeeding as a cameraman without having to rely on client work. In doing so, he’s collaborated with DJ Premier, ThankYouX and more, amongst his own solo drops. He’s also a co-founder of the Animus Collective. In this episode we cover... The story behind JN Silva’s collabo...
Jun 23, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In this episode we’re honored to have a very special guest, FEWOCiOUS (aka Victor Langlois). At only 18 years old, FEWOCiOUS has emerged as one of the NFT space’s first medium-native superstars. His emotive paintings and animated works have helped him quickly ascend to the top of his craft as one of the most popular artists in the space. In this episode we discuss... - The unfiltered story behind FEWOCiOUS’ upcoming drop at Christie’s, one of the world’s most respected major auction houses - His...
Jun 16, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Our guest today is Roger Dickerman, the Founder of Artifex, a multi-city showcase of curated artists and sale of exclusive artworks with exhibitions in iconic locations like Times Square billboards. He’s also the host of Origin Stories podcast with our past guest Parrot. Beyond Artifex, he’s an avid collector, tastemaker and builder in the space. In this episode we discuss: - The next major milestones of adoption for the NFT market - The vision for the future of Artifex and creating the most wel...
Jun 09, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this episode we’re incredibly excited to host Karsen Woods aka Karsen Daily. Karsen is the Head of Community at Crucible and was previously the Director of Brand Development at SUPERPLASTIC. She’s also an incredible connector and voice on clubhouse within NFT communities. She stays focused on uplifting artists and fostering a more diverse and equitable community within the wonderful world of NFTs. In this episode we discuss: - How did you discover NFTs and bridge that gap between physical toy...
Jun 02, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this episode we're thrilled to have Farokh Sarmad. Farokh is an expert at building social communities online. He's currently the CEO of Goodlife Media. Today, Goodlife Media & Communication owns and operates one of the largest luxury and real estate distribution networks on Instagram (13m+ followers). He's also become a staple in NFT clubhouse and a mega host who's channeled his knack for building community into helping foster world class conversations on one of the NFT communities leadin...
May 26, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this episode we’re honored to welcome the esteemed artist Parrott. Parrott has become an NFT OG and we’re honored to have him on this week’s episode. He’s had numerous high profile releases and collaborations and has done a lot to uplift the NFT community as a whole. In this episode we cover: - What made him take the leap into the NFT community? And how have you gone about building support in that community that’s helped catapult you to one of the top 50 artists according to Cryptoart.io - Hi...
May 19, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this episode we're honored to welcome Cory Van Lew. Cory Van Lew is an accomplished artist who has become a force to be reckoned with in the world of NFTs. He's been able to work on some very high profile collabs including a recent drop with Jake Paul. He also is a driving force in fostering a more diverse community within the world of NFTs and in this episode we explore how to create a more inclusive community. Major props to Cory, and if you aren't already, be sure to follow him on Twitter ...
May 12, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Los Angeles multi-hyphenate Sarah Zucker is a comedian, screenwriter, filmmaker, Jeopardy! champion… oh, and also an OG crypto artist since 2019. She combines VHS and analog video effects to achieve her signature blend of throwback film composites, Internet-era imagery and feel-good feedback loops. Did we mention her GIF art has been viewed more than 6 billion times on Giphy ? In this episode we’re thrilled to discuss… - What drew her to the space and made her believe in the technology’s potenti...
May 05, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Jesse Grushack has been operating at the intersection of blockchain and music since 2015. In the beginning of 2015, Jesse joined ConsenSys and started working on Ujo Music which was an Ethereum based, ConsenSys backed music software services company for the modern economic landscape of music. Additionally, Jesse is a co-founder of Ethereal as he understands the importance of bridging the digital/physical boundaries and providing meaningful experiences. Most recently, Jesse is the Co-Founder 6, a...
Apr 28, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 4
ThankYouX began his artistic journey on the streets of Los Angeles in spray painting stencils in homage to Andy Warhol. While these signature stencils were his initial calling card, they were only scratching the surface of his multifaceted artistic identity. As his level of notoriety expanded, the nature of his expression evolved to modern abstract designs that stand in contrast to the more conventional graffiti-inspired street-art paradigm. His unique aesthetic has captured attention of the art...
Apr 21, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Victor Mosquera is a Toronto based artist who was born in Bogota, Colombia. His style fuses elements of graphic design, 60's and 70's Psychedelic and Science fiction Art, Surrealism and Art nouveau to create images that explore themes such as the human mind, life after death and spirituality. As of this recording, the value of his NFT art is over $500k USD. In this episode we discuss: - How Victor has gone from designing art for artists like ODESZA into the NFT world - His Everything Connected N...
Apr 14, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Alexy Préfontaine, aka aeforia, is a 3D artist from Montreal. He’s quickly become one of the top NFT artists. As of this recording, the total value of his art on cryptoart.io is $1.1M and in the top 100 artists. In this episode we cover how he went from being a motion designer to a top crypto artist, how musicians and other entrants can do so in an authentic way that’s embraced by the community and what the future has in store as NFT’s go from niche to mainstream. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...
Apr 07, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 1
