Audio Galleries

Episode 2 following the launch of The Gallery Editions by Audio Galleries.

This week, we met Lurk and Libra Mons:

Lurk:

Born near the ice wall, the young LURK found a bleak environment needed a little colour and creativity to make it bearable in the most harsh times, attending local colleges and universities seemed to help the creative spark but maybe these creatures are just communicating through LURK trying to reach new minds, using him as a conduit.

Either way he likes what he does. Strange worlds and stranger creatures is all he knows.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/lurklovesyou

Libra Mons:

Influenced by his childhood experiences in Slovakian forests and early exposure to black and white photography, Libra Mons skilfully showcases beautiful landscapes through his monochrome stippling illustrations. His artistic style serves as a means to reconnect with cherished memories of the hills and mountains he once called home. After spending 17 years in London, UK, he now resides in rural Slovakia, where he continues to bring his landscape drawings to life. The use of stippling or pointillism as a technique is a form of meditation for Libra Mons, providing him with complete control over details and shades using just one shade of black. Upon discovering stippling art for the first time, Libra Mons fell in love with the technique and never looked back.

Adopting the artist name Libra Mons, which symbolises his star sign and the Latin term for mountain, his creations invite viewers into a nostalgic world. Libra Mons remarkable transition into the NFT art market reflects his adaptability and willingness to embrace new technology.

His Souls series, featuring evocative 1/1 stippling pieces released weekly over the course of a year, exemplifies the unique possibilities presented by NFTs. Each digital artwork evokes distinct emotions, taking viewers on a deeply personal journey that resonates with the vibrant NFT community.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LibraMons

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Episode 16 - Karen Jerzyk

Karen Jerzyk is a fine art photographer known for her surreal and haunting images that explore themes of femininity, identity, loss, isolation, and mental illness. Born on June 25th, 1981, in Manchester, NH, Karen grew up fascinated with fantasy and sci-fi films from her childhood and the practical effects often used in the movies she saw.

She is known for her unique and imaginative style, which often incorporates surreal and dreamlike elements into her work. After graduating from the University of New Hampshire in 2003, her parents gifted her with her first digital camera. In 2009, after nearly 10 years of working as a photographer in the music industry, she started shooting portraits of people, and ultimately decided to shift her focus to fine art photography and became more interested in creating her unique style of images, which became a trademark of shooting elaborate scenes in abandoned buildings.

Karen's father, who was her biggest supporter, passed away in 2011 when she was 29 years old. The loss of her father had a significant impact on Karen's life, and she struggled with feelings of loneliness and isolation. To cope with her grief, she turned to art, and it became an essential part of her life. Her father's death also had a profound influence on her work, which became more introspective and personal, exploring themes of death and loss.

Karen's photographs are known for their unique style, often featuring women in dreamlike or otherworldly settings. She uses dramatic lighting to create a surreal atmosphere, and her images often have an element of darkness to them. Karen's photography has become a tool for her to express her emotions and connect with others who are struggling with mental health challenges.

In addition to her photography work, Karen is also a respected art director and set designer. She has collaborated with musicians, filmmakers, and other artists to create visually stunning projects that push creative boundaries. Karen's talent and dedication have earned her a loyal following of fans and admirers, and she continues to inspire others with her unique vision and innovative approach to photography.

Karen's work has been described as cinematic, theatrical, and hauntingly beautiful, and it has gained recognition in the art world for its unique style. In addition to her artistic pursuits, Karen is also a mental health advocate and has been open about her struggles with depression and anxiety. She believes that art can be therapeutic and is passionate about using her work to raise awareness about mental health issues.

Karen also works with different mediums to enhance her photos, such as painting, sculpting, set building and costume design. She prides herself on using very little editing software, referencing her childhood in the 80s and marveling at the practical effects that she saw in movies. Her aesthetic combination of the past and the future has lead many to describe her imagery as "future-past".

Twitter: https://twitter.com/KJerzykPhoto

Karen minted Goofballs with Audio Galleries

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Sigrid is an illustrator and animator. She loves creating animations from her own illustrations. Becoming an illustrator and making a living from it has been a dream come true for her, even though it wasn't initially part of her path. After finishing high school, Sigrid pursued a degree in Physical Therapy and worked as a physiotherapist for 16 years. However, due to eye problems that lasted for a year and limited her vision to close distances, she found solace in her old hobby of drawing, which she started doing more and more.

After sharing her work on social media, things started to take off. She received her first commissions and requests for workshops. Taking a leap of faith, Sigrid decided to leave behind all her certainties and fully focus on illustrating and graphic designing with her own business. It was a plunge into the unknown, but one she has never regretted.

Sigrid has collaborated with big Art supply companies like Royal Talens and Tombow. Moreover, the range of projects she has undertaken is incredibly diverse, from designing bounce houses to creating wall murals.

In early 2022, Sigrid ventured into the world of Web3 to explore how it could benefit her as an illustrator. She wanted to understand the space before creating her own collection. She was particularly drawn to art-related projects and ended up immersing herself in that field.

Currently, Sigrid is a co-founder of Audio Galleries, and other projects have taken a back seat. Within Audio Galleries, she can channel her creativity into crafting illustrations and animations for Munch and Mombo.

Sigrid has also developed her own collection of Seamless Patterns, where her illustrations can be repeated indefinitely.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/coockjesNFT

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Episode 15 - ArinaBB

ArinaBB is an artist, widely recognised for her unique artistic process and leadership in various artistic communities. Arina creates paintings, performances, installations and mixed media artworks, but she is also a pioneer in the metaverse, the realm of digital art and NFTs.

She has been working to build bridges between the traditional and the digital with NFT collections that are linked to physical paintings. Arina’s inspiration comes from the time she spends in deep meditation before working on each piece.

Her work in the NFT space has been recognized in publications like Fortune Magazine, and has led to partnerships with international brands like L'Oréal Paris.

Art created by Arina has been purchased by many high profile collectors, including Mike Tyson and Keith Grossman, previously of TIME.

Arina minted Missed Yet Another Generational Wealth Train with Audio Galleries

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Episode 14 - Sarah Script

Sarah Richardson (SarahScript) has been practicing calligraphy for over 9 years.

She is the author of Copperplate Calligraphy from A to Z and has taught over 200 students the art of copperplate calligraphy. Sarah graduated from Hendrix College with an interdisciplinary Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History and Spanish In 2018 she graduated with her Certificate in Design Communication Arts from UCLA.

She has created on-site calligraphy for Goop and Tiffany and Co. She started exploring digital illustration in 2021 and created illustrations with puns and references to Web3. Sarah's illustration collections include Nifty City, Story Emporium, Mournbirds, and Emotional Support Mice. Whilst calligraphy collections include Calligraphy Love and Scripted Quotes.

She believes in the power of words and the preservation of calligraphy and handwriting.

Sarah Minted 'Holy Script' with Audio Galleries.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarah_script

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Episode 13 - Philip Colbert

Born in Scotland and living and working in London, Colbert is often referred to as the “godson of Andy Warhol”.

Graduating with an MA in Philosophy from the University of St.Andrews, Colbert has created a global following for his cartoon lobster persona and his masterful hyper pop history paintings, and has been championed by art world figures such as Charles Saatchi & Simon De Pury.

His work powerfully explores the patterns of contemporary digital culture and its relationship to a more profound art historical dialogue. Following on from early Pop painters such as Richard Hamilton, Roy Lichtenstein and James Rosenquist, Colbert’s paintings cross high art themes from old master paintings and contemporary art theory with everyday symbols of contemporary mass culture.

His works have been exhibited in major museum, including: Times Art Museum (Chongqing; 2021), Sejong Art Centra (Seoul;2021), Modern Art Museum (Shanghai;2020), Saatchi Gallery (London;2020), and Multimedia Art Museum (Moscow;2020).

Colbert has also collaborated with luxury brands such as Bentley Motors, Rolex, Montblanc, Christian Louboutin, COMME des GARÇONS, and Adidas.

Philip Minted a generative collection, Flowers Flowers Flowers with Audio Galleries

Twitter: https://twitter.com/lobsteropolis

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/philipcolbert/

Website: https://www.philipcolbert.com/

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Episode 12 - Stephy Fung

Stephy is a leading 3D digital fashion artist and educator based in London, who creates digital fashion NFTs and AR fashion.

She has worked with clients such Dell, Gucci, Vogue Singapore, Glenfiddich and Snapchat; been featured in VICE, Nylon Magazine and Hypebeast; and has been selected for NFT100 2023.

Her work frames vibrant colours and balanced composition, paying homage to her Chinese heritage and to also educate her audiences on the culture.

Her designs have been a way to explore and express her British Chinese identity and she hopes to fuse modern techniques/cuts with traditional Chinese elements. She also creates content on social media to educate her audience about digital fashion careers and about the industry to help nurture new talent into the space.

Stephy minted Quiet Quarry Runway with Audio Galleries

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Episode 11 - KrisK

KrisK is a globally based multidisciplinary artist. With a practice that spans the mediums of photography, oil, acrylic and digital illustration, KrisK launched Bull Market Girlfriends, her foundational NFT collection in 2021.

At the core of her work is a single unbroken line - the brush never leaves the surface of the canvas as she illustrates the visage of each portrait.

Originally from Tatarstan, KrisK’s work reflects a unique blend of traditional and modern influences, resulting in a femininity that exudes poise, confidence, and an undeniable power.

KrisK minted Spring & Autumn with Audio Galleries.

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Episode 10 - Nyla Hayes

14 year of digital artist who loves encouraging and motivating everyone to chase their dreams.

Nyla is the creator of the Long Neckie brand and NFT Children's Day. Web3 has enabled her to build a loving and supportive community that has elevated her in ways she never imagined. At the age of 12 she was named TIMEPIECES 1st Artist in residence and emerging artist of the year. Other accolades include, Cadillac's Rising Icon, Ebony Power 100, Black Enterprise 40 under 40, 2x Future 50 & Culture shifter award winner.

Nyla minted Long Neckie Vibes on the Go with Audio Galleries.

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Episode 9 - Amber Vittoria

Amber Vittoria is an artist, poet, and author working in Los Angeles, California.

Through abstracted form, ribbons of colour and joyous words, her work aims to represent the nuances of womanhood.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/amber_vittoria

Amber minted Folding and Unfolding during this episode.

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