There are few names as synonymous with generative artwork NFTs as Snowfro. The moniker of Art Blocks Creator Erick Calderon, Snowfro is broadly thought-about a pioneer within the NFT area, recognized for serving to elevate artists by way of Artwork Blocks, and solidifying generative artwork as a sturdy sector of the NFT area by means of his influential Chromie Squiggles challenge.
But, regardless of the Snowfro’s status, the person behind the title has remained in awe of his personal accomplishments, and nonetheless expresses astonishment at the truth that items from his collections proceed to ceaselessly promote for six figures. However past his personal private success, his Artwork Blocks platform has surpassed nonetheless better expectations, turning into the go-to place for generative artwork in Web3.
On this episode of Behind The Drop, we journey to Marfa, Texas to hang around with Calderon and study extra about his generative artwork initiatives. We additionally sat down with artists Tyler Hobbs and Alida Solar to study their method to generative artwork. As a platform, Artwork Blocks supplies generative artists with much-needed instruments to code, mint, and promote their art work on the blockchain.
Some widespread Artwork Blocks collections embrace Chromie Squiggles, The Friendship Bracelet Venture, Fidenza, Everlasting Pump, and lots of extra. Calderon’s newest Artwork Blocks initiative, The Friendship Bracelet Venture, is a group of greater than 24,000 unique friendship bracelets made by Alexis André. This challenge brings NFTs from digital to bodily and supplies holders directions for how you can make a easy bracelet utilizing a number of {dollars}’ price of embroidery floss.
Watch now to study extra about Calderon’s inventive course of.