Future Reference is a companion portrait and podcast series that timestamps and documents the journey of artists exploring Web3. As crypto and NFTs have exploded onto the scene, many artists, both professional and casual practitioners, have quickly migrated into this newfound space, experimenting with various use cases to see how they can adapt, influence, and evolve this technology. Each episode aims to shed light on the approaches, techniques, and mindsets of artists driving this shift toward the new digitized creative migration.
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John Lê is an artist and storyteller who merges his comic book background with the possibilities of web3. Known for creating the acclaimedGiga series for Vault Comics, his pastel-drenched art explores futuristic themes with emotional depth. Lê is a strong supporter of the Web3 art scene, working to elevate independent artists and transform the future of digital art.
@notjohnlestudio (https://x.com/notjohnlestudio)
7 Feb 2025
Ellis Liu
Ellis Liu is a self-taught artist who's drawn to the beauty and complexity of the feminine psyche. Her work captures the interplay of elegance, strength, and grace, exploring femininity in all its forms. Passionate about web3, she champions women in blockchain, using her art to inspire and empower.
@ellisliu9 (https://x.com/ellisliu9)
3 Apr 2024
Rich Armstrong
Rich Armstrong is a vivid and imaginative artist with ADHD. His bold and colourful creations draw inspiration from childhood fantasies, igniting joy and passion in a uniquely authentic style. He loves learning, experimenting, and teaching, all expressed through drawing, writing, doodling, animating, and coding.
@richarmstr_ong (https://twitter.com/richarmstr_ong)
24 Feb 2024
Ang Chen
Ang Chen is a visual alchemist of imagination. Drawing influence from both everyday experiences and the limitless realms of sci-fi, she crafts imaginative works that blend surreal inspiration into the familiar. Her current works explore themes of the frontier between life as we know it and the new digital age.
24 Feb 2024
Peter Ryan
Hailing from Perth, Australia, Peter Ryan is an artist with an iconic style. Through playful imagery, bright colours, Australian motifs and faceless figures, Peter explores storytelling at the heart of his art practice. From traditional oil painting to animation and murals, Peter is constantly expanding his visual universe into new realms.
24 Feb 2024
Sarisa Kojima
Drawing from her diverse heritage rooted in Japan and Thailand, Sarisa Kojima is a multidisciplinary artist who finds inspiration in Asian myths, folklore, and philosophy. Her art stands as a bold challenge to conventional norms, captivating viewers with its vibrant cultural tapestry.
24 Feb 2024
Scribble Warlock
Based in Athens, Georgia, Scribble Warlock is a prolific artist who is constantly tinkering away in creation. He constructs expansive visual realms, delving into the depths of his imagination and channeling his inner creative chaos into beautiful works of scribbles.
15 Feb 2024
Kspaze1
By day he’s a scientist with a PhD background, by night he’s obsessive drawer, relentlessly honing his craft. His art practice blends motifs of the surreal and everyday imagery, drawing inspiration from his diverse background and interests: hip-hop, break dancing, science, cultural diaspora, and everything in between.
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