Proof of Art

On this episode our guest is Trevor Jones. Trevor is an OG crypto artist who has been creating crypto-themed art since 2017. His works include many renowned physical and digital pieces, and he is the organizer behind the amazing Castle Party.

Recorded on August 18, 2023 as a Space on X (formerly Twitter).

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Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:51) Becoming An Artist
(03:51) Exploring Relationship Between Art And Technology
(09:28) The Future Of Physical Crypto Art
(13:47) Influence Of Artistic Partnership With Violet Jones
(16:50) Eth Girl, Trevor's First On Chain Artwork
(23:01) Significance Of Bitcoin Bull
(28:24) Cautionary Tale Behind The Bitcoin Angel
(32:26) Plans For Physical Artwork
(38:26) Engaging With Collectors
(45:00) Trevor's Personal Collection
(48:15) Highlights From Interactions With Collectors 
(50:20) Inspiration Behind Castle Party
(53:14) Friendship With Alotta Money
(57:53) Words Of Wisdom From Trevor Jones

On this episode our guest is Jimena BuenaVida, a generative artist who specializes in creating vibrant abstract works. Jimena has been featured as an artist-in-residence with Bright Moments & she is an artist and council member with Timepieces.

Recorded on July 28, 2023 as a Space on X (formerly Twitter).

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Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:39) Personal Experience & Artistic Themes
(04:07) Transparency In Work & Life
(07:36) The Journey To Find Balance
(12:44) Epiphanies Collection
(20:46) IRL Art Minting With Bright Moments
(25:13) Process Involved In Creating Generative Art
(29:41) Releasing Pop Reflections As Physical Items
(34:04) Significance Of Freedom Artwork
(38:25) Memorable Experiences And Interactions With Collectors
(44:38) Words Of Wisdom From Jimena Buena Vida

On this episode our guest is Shavonne Wong, an artist who specializes in creating 3D virtual models. Her works have been auctioned by Sotheby’s, and she created Vogue’s first NFT cover. Shavonne is also building community as a co-founder of NFT Asia and a
member of Bloom.

Recorded on July 21, 2023 as a Space on X (formerly Twitter).

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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:09) Shifting From Fashion Photography To NFTs
(02:38) Art As A Path To Find Beauty In The Chaos Of Life
(04:10) Role Of Luck In Shavonne's Life
(06:21) Process Behind Creating Lifelike 3D Models
(09:11) Message Behind The Kiss
(11:52) Motivation For Creating The Shimmering Veil
(12:41) Inspiration For The Ties That Bind
(17:13) Organizing First Solo Exhibition
(19:46) Meaning Behind The Duality Of ETH
(22:24) Significance Of Shavonne’s Meme Card
(25:35) Luna Moon Series
(27:07) Work Featured By Vogue Singapore
(29:47) Goal For NFT Asia
(33:11) Benefits Of Collaborating With Other Artists In Web3
(34:46) Engaging With Collectors
(36:43) Memorable Experiences With Collectors
(38:21) Types Of Art Collected And Theme Of Personal Collection
(39:43) Influence Of Collected Work’s On Shavonne’s Art
(40:04) Unique Piece In Shavonne's Collection
(41:28) Artist Recommendation For Future Collectors Call
(42:03) Words Of Wisdom By Shavonne Wong

On this episode our guest is Ben Skaar, an accomplished visual artist & photographer who creates unique digital art and in 2020 was recognized as the Young Travel Photographer of the Year. 

Recorded on July 14, 2023 as a Space on X (formerly Twitter).

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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:02) Correlation Between One's Job And One's Identity
(04:13) Discovering Artistic Passion At An Early Stage
(07:42) Learning To Navigate A Drone
(09:57) Insights On Future Projects
(12:42) Family Support For Upcoming Projects
(14:16) Creative Process Behind Cinema In The Sky Series
(21:32) Use Of Drone In Red Hill Fire Tower Image
(25:31) Acknowledging And Participating In Others Success
(27:25) Story Behind Trailblazing Project
(31:03) Color Scheme Used In Trailblazing
(33:09) Works Featured By Noble Gallery
(34:57) Anniversary Editions
(37:40) Subjects To Explore In The Future
(40:08) Collecting Own Editions From Noble Gallery Series
(42:17) Engaging With Collectors
(44:45) Unique Piece In Personal Collection
(47:14) Above It All Series
(48:33) Words Of Wisdom By Ben Skaar

On this episode our guest is Ben Strauss, an accomplished
photographer, creator of unique digital art, and co-founder of Transient Labs, which creates customized smart contracts and NFTs.

Recorded on July 7, 2023 as a Space on X (formerly Twitter).

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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:06) Family Influence On Becoming A Photographer
(03:09) Going On Photography Road Trips
(04:36) Selecting Locations For Landscape Photography
(07:43) Exploring Wide Variety Of Subject Matter
(10:02) Capturing And Augmenting Natural Landscape Through Photography
(13:23) Impact Of AI On Photography
(16:10) Creating Pursuit Of Equilibrium Series
(21:08) Continuing To Grow In Career
(22:46) Purpose And Goals Of Transient Labs
(27:14) Description Of 24 And Solstice Series
(29:44) Giving Creators More Artistic Control
(32:53) Insights Into Transient Labs Technology
(36:21) Acquiring Work From Skulls Of Luci Collection
(38:46) Types Of Art Collected
(41:30) Unique Pieces In Art Collection

On this episode our guest is Hafftka, a figurative expressionist painter whose work is represented in the permanent collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the MOMA, the British Museum, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and many other institutions.

Recorded on June 30, 2023 as a Space on X (formerly Twitter).

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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(02:14) Impact Of Holocaust On Artistic Journey
(04:20) Exploring Holocaust Through Art
(06:16) Expression Of Freedom In Artwork
(09:31) Role Of Luck In Our Lives
(14:36) Meaning Behind The Exhibition “Pointless Gestures”
(16:50) Impact Of Feedback On Creating Art
(18:39) Declaration Of Independence From Traditional Art World
(21:18) Tools Used To Create First Digital Artworks
(24:33) Personal Details Recorded In Computer Drawing
(25:11) Making Early Digital Works Available To Public
(26:07) Witnessing Wider Adoption Of Digital Art Medium
(27:40) Choosing Themes Based On Feelings
(29:38) Collaborations With Spouse
(32:06) Choosing Music To Complement Art
(33:24) Types Of Art Created
(35:38) Types Of Art Collected
(37:59) Highlighting Lesser Known Artists
(40:14) Influence Of Other Web3 Art On Hafftka’s Style
(41:41) Collected Works With Unique Stories
(42:45) Hafftka's Works On Display In San Francisco
(43:43) Words Of Wisdom By Hafftka

On this episode our guest is Marco Witzig, an experienced art educator, curator & archivist. Marco worked as an assistant to HR Giger, the artist who created the alien behind the popular movie franchise. He has organized exhibitions of Giger’s works, and he is also a major collector of his art.

Recorded on June 2, 2023 as a Space on X (formerly Twitter).

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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:16) Experience Working With H.R. Giger
(03:51) Describing The Alien 3 Sculpture
(05:15) Influence Of Biomechanical Art On Necronom
(09:03) Influence Of Giger’s Early Works On Alien
(12:04) What Makes The Alien Figure So Terrifying?
(16:46) Giger's Primary Sources Of Artistic Inspiration
(19:29) What Will Giger Be Most Remembered For?
(21:00) Curation of Giger Exhibitions
(24:58) Recording & Archiving Giger's Work
(30:06) 25th Anniversary Celebration Of H.R. Giger Museum
(31:36) Description Of H.R. Giger Museum Bar
(34:30) Metamorphosis Exhibition Featuring Necronom 
(37:29) Collecting Giger's Work
(38:23) Special Items Within Collection
(40:03) Lost Giger Pieces

On this episode our guest is Louis Dazy, a conceptual photographer & director who creates striking images of nightlife and streetscapes through the use of double exposure. 

Recorded on May 26, 2023 as a Space on X (formerly Twitter).

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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:11) Beginning Of Louis' Journey As An Artist
(02:49) Getting into Web3 And Creating Digital Art
(04:19) Embracing Darkness Through Photography
(05:27) Creating Photographs With Double Exposure
(07:06) Process Involved in Making His Art
(09:00) Adventures In The Course Of Louis' Travels
(10:43) Exploring Sentiments Of Nostalgia And Melancholy 
(12:00) Impact Of Descriptions On Artwork
(12:58) Process Of Creating Kinesomania Series
(14:36) Future Of AI In Photography
(17:10) Motivation Behind Use Of Silhouettes
(19:19) Selecting An Image For A Series Of Works
(21:02) Discussion Of Self Portraits
(22:11) Influence Of Photography On Film And Music
(23:45) Artistic Freedom During Commercial Assignments
(25:17) Work That Showcases Louis As An Artist
(26:35) Current And Future Projects
(27:51) Engaging And Connecting With Collectors
(29:47) Types Of Art Collected
(30:41) Unique Pieces In Louis' Collection
(33:12) Advice For Aspiring Artists And Photographers
(34:46) Finding More About Louis Dazy's Artwork

On this episode our guest is Osinachi, a self-taught OG cryptoartist who has curated exhibitions and whose works have been auctioned at Christies & exhibited internationally.

Recorded on May 19, 2023 as a Space on X (formerly Twitter).

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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:14) Experience As An Early Adopter Of NFTs
(06:53) Evolution Of The Web3 Art Space
(11:11) Role At The Forefront Of Crypto Art Movement in Africa
(14:07) Creating Artwork With MS Word
(17:07) Choice Of Subject Matter In Artwork
(22:02) Drawing Inspiration From David Hockney
(25:01) Role in Bridging SuperRare And Async Art Platforms
(29:23) Story Behind "In The Air" For Grails 2 By Proof
(31:24) Focusing On Technology And The Environment Through Art
(33:43) Desire To Capture Human Reality Through Art
(37:21) Impact Of The Africa Here Initiative
(39:23) Goal Behind Afrofuture DAO
(43:30) Advice For Collectors Of Digital Art
(46:12) Engaging And Connecting With Collectors
(49:27) Types Of Art Osinachi Collects
(51:41) Unique Pieces In Osinachi's Collection
(53:21) Finding More About Osinachi's Art Work

On this episode our guest is Ryan Koopmans, an artist who explores the relationship between nature & architecture, creating surreal representations of existing physical spaces.

Recorded on May 12, 2023 as a Space on X (formerly Twitter).

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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:12) Getting Started As An Artist
(05:03) Influence Of Living In Different Environments
(08:49) Architectural Photography
(11:43) The Wild Within Project
(16:33) Contrasting Elements In Ryan's Artwork
(18:46) Transforming Physical Spaces Into Digital Experiences
(23:19) Collaborating with Alice Wexell
(25:53) Relationship Between Natural And Artificial Worlds
(28:16) Incorporating Music Into Visual Art
(30:49) Exploring Creativity Through Commercial Projects
(34:34) What Makes A Piece Of Art Worth Collecting?
(38:46) Influence Of Collectors On Ryan's Art
(41:08) Building Relationships With Collectors
(43:48) Jim Carey's Purchase Of Ryan's Work "Devotion"
(46:51) Finding More About Ryan's Artwork