#48 GiselXFlorez, Exploring the Essence of Art & Light
Release Date: 11/26/2023
Lisbon 25: Vesa
The NonFunGerbils Podcast
Veteran crypto artist Vesa joins the show to discuss his unique journey from film director and digital pioneer to a leading voice in the NFT space since 2016. Vesa explains that his entry into crypto art was driven by a deep understanding of money and decentralization, not market hype. He shares the powerful story of his early work with actress Veena Malik and how he sees art as a vehicle for cultural and financial change. Hear his crucial advice for artists entering the space: you must follow the "wax on, wax off" principle and understand the foundation of the technology and investing—there...
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Lisbon 25: Bitoshi Blockamoto
The NonFunGerbils Podcast
In this deep-dive, we talk to Bitoshi Blockomoto, the mastermind behind Bitmap, the decentralized metaverse protocol built on Bitcoin. Bitoshi explains the radical idea: every Bitcoin block is a district in the metaverse, and the entire world was claimed by the community through an open, competitive inscription process. Find out how Bitmap grew to over 40,000 holders, making it the largest metaverse by count, and why Bitoshi believes its success is due to its pure decentralization. He also breaks down the future of Ordinals, arguing that its power lies in composability through recursion, which...
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Lisbon 25: Johan
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Meme coin culture is "sad." That’s the candid take from the meme.com team, who join us to discuss the state of the space and how they plan to fix it with their new Diamond Hand game. They share why so many coins fizzle out and argue that a true meme coin should be valued like an NFT: held because you love the culture, not for future utility or pump-and-dump potential. Find out which memes are considered the Grails (Pepe, Bobo, Doge, etc.) that will last forever, and why new trends like Skibbidi Toilet are important. Plus, get the alpha on signing up for their new game!
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Lisbon 25: Satta Labs
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In this episode, we meet Maggie, founder of Satta Labs, who is tackling a vital gap in education: teaching children essential money habits. Maggie explains the concept behind her gamified learning app, which features 12 cute AI-powered princesses and princes that mentor kids through lessons on savings, budgeting, and the value of money. She shares her personal motivation for building the app which is to help her younger self and those struggling with finance. Crucially, Maggie discusses the challenges of integrating Web3 into a consumer product. She details why she must keep the fact that...
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Lisbon 25: Nytmare
The NonFunGerbils Podcast
In this conversation from the NFC Summit, Nytmare, co-founder and Community Lead at WHALE, discusses the organization's journey from focusing primarily on its vault to becoming a powerful, culture-centric DAO. Nytmare shares how the community became WHALE's foundation during the bear market, allowing them to pivot toward initiatives like their curated live gallery in New York. Listen as he explains the importance of cultural alignment and collaboration with groups like the Cult of Crypto Art, emphasizing that WHALE's role is to provide resources so that community members can build their own...
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Lisbon 25: Metageist
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In this conversation at the NFC Summit, artist and curator Metageist discusses the "heroic feat" of co-curating the massive visual show for the Cult of Crypto Art, featuring over 100 artists. Metageist shares his passion for ensuring the OGs and earliest builders of the crypto art space remain highly visible. Listen as he breaks down his creative philosophy, arguing that every artist is also a collector, and explains why he invests heavily in innovative curation to elevate others. Crucially, Metageist reveals why he believes 3D art is on the cusp of an explosion thanks to devices like the...
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Lisbon 25: Bryan Brinkman
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In this upbeat interview, acclaimed NFT artist Bryan Brinkman discusses his creative philosophy and his very busy calendar, proving the space is far from "dead." Brinkman explains how his art uses nostalgia and core memories, referencing childhood touchstones like 8-bit games and board games, as a "candy coating gloss." Listen as he reveals how this familiar, happy aesthetic allows him to address heavier personal themes like imposter syndrome and death, making them more emotionally accessible to the viewer. Brinkman also details his packed schedule, including upcoming drops with Paintbox at...
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Lisbon 25: Ogar
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This profound episode features crypto artist Ogar, who discusses his move to Portugal to fully dedicate himself to building his artistic legacy. Ogar views art as essential therapy and a tool for social commentary, explaining how he is transforming his old metaverse buildings into a new, enduring artistic universe. Hear his candid thoughts on the challenges of the Web3 space, why he insists on working with still images, and his concerns about the erosion of critical thinking and the rise of technological monopolies. Ogar dives deep into the philosophy of the crypto anarchist movement, the...
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Lisbon 25: Rizzle x BuildTree
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This episode features an exclusive, lighthearted conversation with metaverse native Rizzle at the Buildtree booth at NFC Summit. Rizzle shares the story behind his latest NFT project with artist Barbie SA, a collection of highly relatable, meme-based artwork. Rizzle explains how the drop is a deliberate, fun departure from his complex projects, designed to be an accessible, "democratic drop" that resonates with OGs who have experienced the ups and downs of the market. Hear why Rizzle believes not all art needs a serious agenda, why he's treating the collection like trading cards, and why he...
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Lisbon 25: Jæn
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This episode features an insightful conversation with crypto artist Jæn, who shares his unique perspective on navigating the current "winter" in the crypto art market. Jænn argues that the NFT space is the only place where artists can truly explore and combine diverse mediums like animation, music, and interactivity without commercial constraints. He discusses why some artists leave (they lack a long-term artistic grounding) and why others remain (seeing the downturn as a season). Jæn offers his philosophy on art as an intimate, almost spiritual practice, emphasizing the importance of...
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We are thrilled to host GiselXFlorez - Artist in Light - with a lifetime of experience exploring a broad spectrum of mediums to create and connect with ART, which is in itself is many things. In this episode, we dive deep into the heart of art, discovering its profound connections to life, technology, and the human soul.
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Gisel's Background and Art Philosophy: Gisel shares her journey as an artist, discussing her early interests in traditional art forms like painting and later transitioning to digital art. She defines art as an expression of life and a product of the human soul, emphasising the emotional and experiential aspects of art over technical skill alone.
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Physical Art and NFTs: Gisel recounts her experiences in giving away physical pieces of her art at events, linking these to her digital artworks and NFTs. This bridges the gap between traditional and digital art forms.
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The Role of AI in Art: The conversation delves into how AI is shaping art. Gisel views AI as a tool that regurgitates past human experiences and emphasizes the importance of human intent and the 'soul' in differentiating AI-generated art from human-created art.
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Gisel's Projects and Collaborations: She discusses various projects, including her 'Moon Language' project, which involves photography of the moon paired with music to create a new form of expression. She also touches on other collaborative projects and her approach to integrating different art forms.
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The Intersection of Art and Technology: The discussion explores how technology, particularly blockchain and NFTs, is creating new platforms and opportunities for artists. Gisel talks about how these technologies allow for more direct and varied expressions of creativity.
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Art, Privacy, and Data Security: There's a segment of the conversation about the importance of privacy and data security in the digital age. Gisel expresses concerns about how personal data is harvested and the implications for artists and the general public.
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The Future of Art and Society: The podcast touches upon broader themes of how art relates to societal changes, the role of artists in society, and how technology is reshaping both art creation and consumption.
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Quantum Light Gerbil: The episode concludes with a discussion about involving the community in art creation, specifically mentioning a project called "Quantum Light Gerbil," where community members contribute ideas for a piece that Gisel will create.
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