The Adventure & The Encounter
It begins with a journey to remote corners of the world to meet indigenous people. I capture their essence through photography, documenting their unique spirit and presence.
- Digital Preparation & The Bridge
Back in the studio, I process the photographs in Photoshop. I enhance (“hype”) the colors, add artistic text, and incorporate a unique QR code. This code is the bridge between the physical and digital worlds.
- The Physical Artwork (Mixed Media)
The digitally prepared image is printed onto canvas. Then, the manual work begins. I rework the canvas using acrylics, UV and Fluorescent paints, Musoe Black, Gold Leaf and other mediums, adding, colors, texture and depth to the piece.
- The Story
I write the subject’s story—honoring their life and culture—and publish it on my website. This is where the QR code on the canvas leads the viewer, allowing them to read the full narrative.
- The Illusive World of UV
Here lies the hidden dimension. I illuminate the physical painting with UV light, revealing a glowing, spiritual version of the subject. I photograph this “illusive” state, capturing the artwork’s hidden soul.
- Blockchain Eternity
These UV photographs are turned into NFTs and minted on the Blockchain. Here, the “elusive” becomes permanent. The image is given eternal life, carrying value and existing forever among the “Digital Angels” of the metaverse.
Understanding Digital the digital parts
- What is the Blockchain? Imagine a digital history book shared by millions of computers worldwide. Once something is written in it, it can never be deleted, changed, or destroyed. It is a permanent record as the message are embedded in millions of computers all over the world, it´s not in one place, but all over at once.
- What is an NFT? An NFT (Non-Fungible Token) is the unique digital certificate for the artwork stored inside that history book. It proves that this specific UV image is the original and authentic piece.
- Why does this make the artwork immortal? Physical canvas and paint fade, age, or can be lost over time. However, the NFT on the Blockchain exists as data that never decays. By minting the “elusive” UV image here, I freeze that fleeting moment forever, ensuring the spirit of the subject lives on perfectly preserved in the digital realm—long after the physical world changes.
How to Buy an NFT
- Set Up a Wallet: Download the MetaMask app or browser extension and create an account. Write down your “Secret Recovery Phrase” and keep it safe.
- Add the Polygon Network: Inside MetaMask, click the network dropdown (usually says “Ethereum Mainnet”) and select Polygon Mainnet.
- Get POL (formerly MATIC): You need POL tokens to pay for the NFT and the tiny transaction fee (gas). You can buy these directly inside MetaMask using a debit card or send them from an exchange (like Coinbase or Binance).
- Connect to OpenSea: Go to the OpenSea link provided. Click the Wallet icon and select MetaMask to connect.
- Purchase: * Click Buy Now or Add to Cart.
- A MetaMask window will pop up.
- Click Confirm to authorize the payment.
- Done: Once the transaction processes, the NFT will appear in your OpenSea “Collected” profile.