Throwback to the Tezos Realm event in Singapore
Today we are looking back at our curation at Tezos Realm, which was the epicenter of blockchain innovation during #TOKEN2049 week in Singapore!
This event gave access to pioneering projects and innovators in Web3, as well as world-renowned artists and communities in the ecosystem. It took place in CHIJMES, a magnificent Singapore landmark just minutes from the main TOKEN2049 venue.
Amongst the 14 projects on display was objkt with a curation of 10 pieces by leading artists from the APAC region.
Discover them below.
'OBSESSED with You' by Choen Lee
It "might be about obsession and stalking. It started off as an even simpler work just about a girl at a beach you might have met during a summer. But then I started to think, who might she really be beyond your impression and memory of her? What if she's not all that you've projected on her?"
About the artist:
"My name sounds like the Street Fighter character Chun Li. My work will either steal a smile or challenge you. Using the aesthetics of manga, my main body of work asks questions and explores what might happen to an individual's self and identity when the perception of reality keeps getting altered. This portfolio won me recognition as a top 10 finalist at the XIV Florence Biennale open call competition. At other times I create satirical work poking fun at things. My work are featured and exhibited internationally."
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2. 'Other Nature' by Bjorn Calleja
Medium: Oil, acrylic and aerosol on canvas (hand painted animation) / Year: 2024
About the artist: Bjorn Calleja (b. 1981, Manila, Philippines) is a contemporary artist from the Philippines whose imaginative and surreal works captivate viewers with their blend of distorted figures, whimsical elements, and vibrant colors. His art challenges conventional perceptions of reality by presenting familiar forms in exaggerated, almost grotesque styles. In doing so, Calleja invites reflection on identity, existence, and the absurdities of life.
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3. 'Rhythm of The Heat' by baiwei
Abstract calligraphic encryption of "Rhythm of The Heat" by Peter Gabriel. Written with an unrestrained brushstroke flow of a cursive script. Animated to reflect the rhythm.
About the artist:
Michael Alexander, also known as MEK.txt (b. 1990) is an Indonesian Pixel Artist, Typographer, and Designer. Attracted to artistic explorations, and well-equipped with 14 years of experience serving as Principal Designer in a design studio he co-founded— MEK.txt is Michael’s personified explorative passion in art corridor.
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6. 'The Fish Is Present' by Salawaki
Salawaki reunites with her long time companion, the trout. Do not miss this.
About the artist:
Salawaki is a multidisciplinary artist based in the Philippines. She works with photography, internet-based installation, video, sound, and painting. Salawaki often uses virtual spaces as a staging point for confrontations with her immediate environment, employing satire and humor in her process.
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7. 'The Story of Hands #21' by Zhou Zheliang
2024, Midjourney, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro
1920x1080 pixels, 24 seconds (loop)
About the artist:
Zhou Zeliang (born in 1992 in Nanchang, China) relocated to Paris at the age of 18, pursuing studies in fine arts at the École nationale supérieure des beaux-arts de Tourcoing and the École supérieure des beaux-arts de Nantes. His creative endeavors span across various mediums, including photography, installation, and video, revolving around the concept of "cyclical renewal." Additionally, he began experimenting with artificial intelligence-generated art in 2023. Zhou Zeliang aims to depict the intangible through tangible graphic forms, considering the image of the "cycle" as an aesthetic expression where the "Loading" process becomes an art form in itself, transcending mere anticipation. His artistic works are characterized by unpredictability, impermanence, and a timeless quality without a clear beginning or end.
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8. 'Raise your fist' by CEZXR
About the artist: As an introvert with many emotions, dreams, and stories constantly spinning in her mind, creating art is the way through which she speaks most freely and eloquently. In her work, Riniifish portrays fantastical versions of otherworldly life, depicting parallel universes and extraterrestrial civilizations full of tiny, translucent creatures. She is best known for her ongoing series of 'bugs' who populate the 'M7 Planet', through which she explores themes of life and death, emotional struggles and burnout, and sometimes, just everyday life.
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10. 'The Way Down (2020 Version)' by Toxic Motel and Wax Wane
"The Way Down is a song about what all great things are about. The condition we’re all in, The will to keep something alive, death and resurrection, the fact miracles can happen and are happening right now whether you notice them or not."
Despite never having met and being separated by an ocean, Wax and Tomo bring you this collaboration of music from the mind of WAX//WANE and visuals from the mind of Toxic Motel.
Sound on!
About the artists:
Toxic Motel b.1992 is a Glitch Artist whose artworks are about his hysterical mind and traumatic events on his surroundings.
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There was also a notable live DJ set by Agoria, a trailblazer in the Web3 digital art world and a prominent figure in the international electronic music scene. Agoria has made waves by partnering with Musée d’Orsay for an event that seamlessly blended digital artistry minted on Tezos with the museum’s historic collection.
He also released a special open edition BioGenArt piece on Objkt!
And finally, as part of the Tz Apex Season 3, attendants were invited to participate in our interactive quest to win ‘A Lonely Night,’ an exclusive artwork by boochyl!
