Definitely irreverent, the crypto artist Definitely_inkognito is seriously good. Even when he takes the piss out of the NFT world he does it in an artful way.
https://app.rarible.com/def_inkognito/created
I have now accumulated 4 of his NFTs after spending a couple of weeks pondering why his “My name is” NFT is so beguiling despite its superficial simplicity? Why did I keep returning to view it?
My Name is, by Definitely_inkognito
So, I took it apart and had a close look at each of the 32 individual images that made up the animation and there it was in plain sight, Definitely_inkognito is a highly talented, highly skilled artist who knows how to employ simplicity in design and at such a high level that it transcends into high art.
My Name is, frame 11 , by Definitely_inkognito
The more you zoom to inspect details that flash past only noticed by your subconscious you soon realise nothing is accidental. In “My name is” it would’ve been easier to make each colour flat instead they’re made up of colours with a rendered texture akin to artificial lawn.
I purchased “My Name is Diane”, part of Definitely_inkognito’s TIKI NFTs because my partner’s name is Dianne and I know that face, I get it every time I screw up.
Once again, have a close look and you’ll find the art of the artist is in the DNA.
detail, My name is Diane, Definitely_inkognito
Why am I recommending Definitely_inkognito as an artist to keep an eye on, or to buy?
The number 1 reason is his future potential. His art has Definitely the future potential to seamlessly move back and forth at the highest levels from the Crypto art and Physical art world.
When you buy from an artist, you’re not only buying that particular artwork, you’re also investing in their future potential. You’re probably thinking how can an artist making such “simple” art that often pokes it tongue out at you whilst winking become seriously valuable?
Each frame of “My name is” could become a large textured 3d painting and exhibited in a major contemporary art gallery.
Peter Halley’s paintings on exhibition in France.
That’s the art of Peter Halley who has sold paintings for over USD$700,000. Gagosian Gallery used to pay Peter Halley a stipend each month of USD$80,000 to be able to paint full time, almost a million a year so as not to worry about any bills and keep the paintings flowing. You hear that Winklevoss twins @ NiftyGateway?
Peter Halley installation
In art, the making process leads from one thing to another. One tangent already, the winking, tongue poking face that has become Definitely_inkognito brand has morphed into a character called “Bitcoin Billy”, first to take the piss out of “Ivan on Tech’s” foray into NFTs and now has a life of its own.
https://app.rarible.com/token/0xd07dc4262bcdbf85190c01c996b4c06a461d2430:69656:0xd0c7046810abb4a7f59db841eb7bef2727a39486
Ok, you’re thinking there’s no place for humor in serious art?
Let me introduce to the artist Wayne White.
Wayne White http://waynewhiteart.com
His TED talk is the funniest and most informative video about art ever!. A seamlessly journey across different media. It’s an absolute must to watch, do so and you’ll clearly see the scope that Definitely_inkognito’s art has.
The Winklevoss twins bought up big when Kenny Scharf’s drop hit NiftyGateway. It made sense to bulk buy Kenny’s NFTs, he is a major artist with decades in the art scene. Originally coming from Graffiti art in the 1980’s, then into galleries and now in a Mega Gallery, Deitch’s Los Angeles gallery. By the way the Whales in the art world are coming, they tried in 2018 and they’ll finally come in and dominate. Read this article (ps check out Kenny Scharf’s T-shirt lol ) A Miami Conference Questions If Blockchain Technology Will Commodify or Democratize the Art World https://www.vulture.com/2018/12/a-blockchain-conference-during-art-basel-miami-beach.html
There’s nothing to stop Definitely_inkognito from branding his “My Name IS” faces as the basis for endless future art across the highest levels in the Physical art world and Crypto art world.
That’s a lot of potential for Definitely_inkognito.
That’s why I bought.
Definitely_inkognito
thank you Jim! I'm really excited about following your art education & entre into the Art NFT space. I hope you'll run some tutorials on getting in and getting one's hands dirty for newbie cryptos like me who want get started building a collection.
Definitely interesting, thanks for sharing Jim! Cheers from Italy