In this week’s issue, we explore the work of photographer, Claire Droppert, visual artist, Kathrin Federer, and surrealist digital creator, Marcel Caram. All three use different tools to portray their visual landscapes. The scope of tools, software, and formats available to artists are continuing to grow and thus allowing for more imaginative works which push the boundaries of art.
One such artist that is truly residing at the crossroads of art, science, and technology and a pioneer in machine intelligence is Refik Anadol. He uses AI to compile countless images which then generates an alternate reality of nature and the world. The end result offers three-dimensional data sculptures, live audio/visual performances, and immersive installations that take varied virtual and physical forms.
Many visual designers are experimenting and creating art in unimaginable ways. We hope you are enjoying our exposés of some of our favorites. Please share and leave comments!
Claire Droppert captures “Sounds of Silence” through her intriguing photography. The Netherlands-based photographer focuses on calm simplicity and solitude in nature. She likes to explore arid areas and scenes with a bare feeling, conveying the spirit of nature with a minimalist approach. Claire’s work has been exhibited in national and international exhibitions in New York, Paris, Brussels, and Rotterdam and has been featured in a plethora of publications. Her NFTs can be found on SuperRare and Foundation.
“Kathrin Federer, also known as Kat, uses her imagination like a camera to compose unique imaginary worlds. She creates what she likes, and so each of her works is a part of her.” Most of her work reflects her character as well as her pursuit of perfection. Kat’s digital creations attempt to change your perception of the world and draw you into one full of mystery, wonder and seduction. Interestingly, Kat does not typically use classic photos in her work; most of her creations are self-created digital assets, vectors, or 3D objects, using Adobe software. Although Kat’s images are similar to Claire’s minimalist photos, Federer does not go in search of locations, seeking out beauty in nature; instead, she uses her imagination and creates her renderings behind a computer screen. It is fascinating how creative and true to life Kat’s images appear. You can find her NFTs on Foundation and OpenSea.
Marcel Caram is a Brazilian digital artist. Marcel’s works, like Kat’s, is surprisingly not hand-painted, but created in Photoshop using 3D modeling. He draws inspiration from the surrealist masters-Salvadore Dali, Rene Magritte, and De Chirico, although Dali’s influence is most evident. In many of his art pieces, he paints an empty desert or beach as the landscape, then he peoples this barren land with enigmatic imagery often using saturated colors and smooth graduated tones. Marcel’s art is based on fantasy and impulse, which contemplate themes of personal relationships allowing for several interpretations of his work. He states that “each person creates their own symbolism and interpretations. This awakens a different feeling in each person.” Marcel’s NFTs are available on Foundation and MakersPlace.
These beautiful images by Claire Droppert, Kathrin Federer, and Marcel Caram, can awaken feelings, thoughts, and emotions inside us. The curiosity that art can open up in us is often what we need to kick-start a journey, a dream, or an ambition. Hope these artists have inspired you!
For more inspiration, check out one of our past Newsletter that explores how photographers embrace NFTs here.
Stay Curious!
~Iris Pearlman
Looks like there is no shortage of new NFT projects from NFT art being launched to the moon, literally, to top design houses using NFTs to engage their followers and offer additional perks of exclusivity. Cuvée is launching an NFT collective, a bottle of champagne is sold for $2.5M, and blockchain and IRL experiences are gaining steam. Follow along below:
Luxury Brands are a Great Example of Web3 Adaptation-nftnow
NFT twist is latest development in saga of contested ‘Leonardo’ painting hidden in a Swiss vault: A painting of a princess possibly by the Old Master has been sold digitally—but questions remain over its provenance, the inherent value of non-fungible tokens and who owns what-The Art Newspaper. You can read about the original Da Vinci Hologram offering in our NFT Art Source April 24 issue here.
Most Expensive Bottle of Champagne Sold for $2.5 Million—NFTs Included: The buyers, Italian brothers with wealth from crypto and fashion, don’t plan to pop the cork. ‘I think it will be a good investment.’-The Wall Street Journal
Jeff Koons’ NFT art will go to the moon: From Marcel Duchamp and Andy Warhol to Jeff Koons and Subodh Gupta-how the new tech-creative order nurtures op-art ambitions –Moneycontrol.com
Jeff Koons’ latest ambitious project will launch with the help of Elon Musk’s SpaceX. “Our achievements in space represent the limitless potential of humanity. Space explorations have given us a perspective of our ability to transcend worldly constraints. These ideas are central to my NFT project, which can be understood as a continuation and celebration of humanity’s aspirational accomplishments within and beyond our own planet.”-Koons
Solana NFT Marketplace Magic Eden Launches Gaming Venture Arm: The leading Solana NFT marketplace doubles down on Web3 gaming with Magic Ventures plus the launch of in-game storefronts –Decrypt
Ape Now, Pay Later’ Loans Bring BNPL to the NFT Market: DeFi lender Teller is offering buyers the option to pay for popular NFT collections in installments–Bloomberg
Location-Based NFTs: A Link Between Blockchain and IRL Experiences?-nftnow
Cuvee Collective Launches July 27-NFT Culture
