PoP Austin | AR NFT Art Walk
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Featured Artists:
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MZPRETTYLADY
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maggiequinn
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jbrvisuals
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QUAZR
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ErikaFujyama
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QuantumSpirit
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Kelon
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jbrvisuals
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ZCreative Media
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saintkyriaki
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jbrvisuals
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saintkyriaki
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QUAZR
CURATORIAL STATEMENT
𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐃𝐮𝐬𝐭 partner 𝐈𝐥𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞, the team that brought you the world’s first augmented reality NFT with MF DOOM in 2020 and the first traveling AR Exhibition “Ghosting” in 2021, will be launching Proof of Presence (PoP) in Austin, TX on March 11th, 2022, followed by a secret event in Austin on Sunday March 13th, 2022 for select PoP token holders. A PoP is a NFT token or credential which is awarded to fans, audiences, crowds, and day 1’ers who “check-in” at any art installation, augmented reality sculpture, concert, or mural on the Illustrative Space browser application. PoP token receivers will be able to redeem their tokens for access into gated events, exclusive communities, NFT airdrops from their favorite artists, and many more. A PoP can be seen as a location based digital ticket which is stored as a proof on Polygon, an environmentally sustainable L2 blockchain. As a part of the launch, Mint Gold Dust and curatorial partner Searchlight present 𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘶𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘺, an AR NFT Art Walk along Austin’s Lady Bird Lake and surrounding city hotspots. The artists in the drop were invited to create work inspired by tributaries, a river or stream that flows into a larger body of water. The theme serves as a larger metaphor for local responsibility leading to impact on a global scale. The pieces will be visible to the public beginning March 11th. View the collection below.
Call me Lady
“More than a homage, I'd like to give a broader concept of the name "Lady" Bird. A female noble title, a title prefixed to the name of a goddess, like the Mother Nature, she nourishes, provides, cares, welcomes everyone. She is the bridge that connect...”
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UNISON
“This work was inspired by the Mexican free-tailed bats that live in the Austin Texas Congress Bridge environment. Particularly, the way the bats fly as a group. Humans can learn a thing or two from bats, moving together as one. My art piece celebrate...”
Boog
“This is my friend Leon Bridges and I decided to throw him into my black and white series. In this series I only use the hues of black and white to create a plethora of different canvases. SXSW is all about music most importantly so why not showcase s...”
PURE
“A water spirit like a fetus in womb endeavors to protect her soul and purity. The sculpture is also a part of IAMEVE's music video "Raindrops" which is about creation, fractured identity, and transcending physical form. ”
Dedication to Lady Bird Lake
“I dedicate this to Lady Bird Lake. We come and we go. We flow like a stream. The moment will pass So you might as well dare to dream. Whether we realize it or not. Just breathe. Will you see, seek, and feel this moment? Today’s a gracious new d...”
Barton Creek Natural Beauty
“Barton Creek, hear me speak. I will cry, I will stand, I will fail. They came and they saw Did they even notice me at all? I am a wilted rose, I belong. It’s in my nature, we are thy beautiful people. Warrior that I am - I belong Running through ...”
Preserving Perseverance
“To persevere in the face of fear, uncertainty & doubt is a trait worth preserving. This work is my homage to the Austin artists who've struggle to afford living in the capital city of Texas. If you've discovered this artifact at it's NATIVE gps co-o...”
QUAZR - KARURA AR (LAPIS LAZULI)
“Artwork & Music by QUAZR KARURA - a race of enormous, fire-breathing flying demigods. They are anthropomorphic, or humanoid in appearance, with the heads and golden wings of eagles that sound like thunder. The name KARURA comes from the Japanese ...”
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Reservations Required
“Reservations Required 1080 × 1920 The title “Reservations Required” is a morose satire in the treatment of Native Americans. The display encapsulates the American version of world historical treatment to anyone who is not white. The importance of m...”
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QUAZR - KARURA AR (AMETHYST)
“Artwork & Music by QUAZR KARURA are a race of enormous, fire-breathing flying demigods. They are anthropomorphic, or humanoid in appearance, with the heads and golden wings of eagles that sound like thunder. The name KARURA comes from the Japanes...”
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Blue Planet
“Blue Planet (1400 × 1864) an observation of New Mexico. The dry plains, poverty stricken and abandoned homesteads blanket the vast desert fields for miles. The desolation is catastrophic. Coupled with territorial crime and lack of societal needs ...”
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Marine Life Tribute
“Austin, Texas is home to a vibrant cultural arts community and an equally unique and thriving natural ecosystem. This work celebrates both the vibrant creative culture of Austin and also its delicate aquatic ecosystem along the Colorado River.”
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