Expanding The Spotlight For The Tezos Art Community
Shining a spotlight for the incredible artists on Tezos continues to be a goal at Tezos Commons. Part of this on-going effort however, leaves some responsibility to the community in order to maintain fair and balanced practices. We recently introduced a new series called ‘ART’icle of the Month. If you missed our first edition, you can find it here. Before we move forward with more spotlights let’s go over how you can contribute to this initiative.
How to Nominate Artists for ‘ART’icle Of The Month
For those joining us now, artist nominations are central to this project. If you discover art on Tezos that moves you, comment or quote retweet with the hashtag #TezARTicle. This helps us unearth hidden talents and curate a growing list of extraordinary Tezos artists. When nominating, take a moment to share why the art resonates with you — your words can have a profound impact. Together, we can continue to highlight the rich diversity of Tezos Art Community.
This Month’s Nominees:
@jakestudyos, @AgustiniTandean, @KevinIcabales, @GranadaHero, @eyesoon_, and @JPCezarx.
A big thank you to @siftcroix for nominating these artists using the #tezARTicle hashtag on X. As this initiative continues to grow, we hope more will participate in nominating the artists they admire. Without further delay, let’s dive into the incredible work of this month’s featured Tezos artists!
Let’s Dive Into This Months Spotlights for ‘ART’icle Of The Month
Jake Studyos @jakestudyosAn artist based in Manila, Jake creates illustrated artworks that are often animated. He began minting on Tezos in August 2021, starting with unique 1-of-1 illustrations formatted as PFP art. We can witness Jake’s Objkt profile's evolution as a creator and hope you enjoy his unique style. What began as beautifully drawn singular figures and objects has grown into animated scenes full of added depth and creativity. To stay updated on Jake’s work, follow him on X here, and check out his HUG portfolio here.
Agustini Tandean @AgustiniTandeanAn author on Karyakarsa and Wattpad, Agustini transforms characters from her novels into digital art through AI. With three eBooks published and over 1 million readers for No Escape, she enriches the Tezos ecosystem with her story based art. Her digital creations blend vivid imagination and storytelling, showing how a single image can convey a novel’s depth. Agustini also captures stunning landscape photography available on her akaSwap profile here. Explore her whimsical digital world through her Objkt portfolio here, or visit her Linktree here.
Kevin Icabales @KevinIcabalesA prominent figure in Tezos social spaces, Kevin joined the community with his first mint in May 2022. His award-winning street photography offers raw glimpses into city life, marked by unique perspectives and masterful editing. Street photography offers a piece of “the real world” in our web3 digital space and think it offers a valuable balance to the new age art forms. Where many of his photos utilize B&W or soft tones, Kevin’s vibrance and positivity shine through his social presence. Be sure to follow him on X here, and find all his artwork via his Linktree here. You can also subscribe to Kevin on the new SAINTZ app here.
Hero Granada @GranadaHeroAn illustrator and designer from La Union, Philippines, Hero entered the NFT space in June 2021 and minted his first Tezos work in February 2023. His cross-chain interest brought him to Tezos, where he launched his genesis piece Journey Of Wisdom.
2024 has been a breakthrough year for Hero, with his works exhibited globally, from NFT NYC to NFT Paris. Seeing the artists of the Tezos Community achieve such honors reminds us why consistency and patience are so important, and why a global common wealth is so valuable for an artists growth. Be sure to visit his website herogranada.art for a full list of his recent accomplishments, and check out his latest collections on Objkt here.
Ericson @eyesoonEyesoon, a self-taught mixed-media artist from the Philippines, creates thought-provoking digital and AI art. His Objkt collection Sometimes Animations is an excellent introduction to his animated analog collages, adding innovation to the Tezos art scene with every mint. His earlier collection Memory Bank offers vibrant digital expressions of dark inner thoughts, and you can still find some very unique editions on primary. Follow Eyesoon to catch his latest creations on his Objkt Profile here, and discover more through his Linktree here.
CEZXR @JPCezarxA Manila-based artist, CEZXR blends pop culture, collage techniques, and illustration to create vibrant, dynamic compositions often centered around hip-hop culture. While little is written about his process, his Tezos Genesis mint Veneration provides a glimpse into the techniques behind his current, more intricate pieces. Based on the evolution of Cezxr’s art from May 2023 to today, we can tell he is studying the arts diligently and expanding upon his craft every day. Explore his work on Objkt here or visit his Linktree here.
Remember To Nominate Artists For Next Month’s ‘ART’icle
Apply the hashtag #TezARTicle in the comments when interacting with Tezos art you love, and we will do our best to include nominees, over time. We cannot guarantee features, but this will still be extremely helpful during the spotlight process. As always we are excited to introduce another new way to support the vibrant art community utilizing all that Tezos has to offer. If you have any ideas to improve upon this experimental initiative, the Tezos Commons team is always ready to hear feedback. Thank you to the artists for making all of this possible.
‘ART’icle Of The Month #2 was originally published in Tezos Commons on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
