The FLUX NFT is a project created by LVCIDIA, Fair.xyz, and Fvckrender to support emerging digital artists using the Base network. Once a month, and for 12 months, the artwork featured on the NFTs from this Open Edition will change, each time featuring a new rising star in the digital art space. The artwork reveal will be paired with a full interview conducted by the LVCIDIA team, allowing the artist to share their story with a diverse range of collectors. At any point during the 12 month period, holders of these dynamic NFTs will have the ability to lock forever the monthly featured artwork into their NFT.

Artist of the Month: Anz – Crafting Connections Through Color and Emotion

Signal_01: Journey to Expression

Anz’s foray into the digital art sector began in 2022, inspired by a background in graphic design and a shift from realism to digital formats. At 24, Anz transitioned to digital art, seeking new ways to express the spectrum of human emotions that often go unvoiced. His journey just begins at changing mediums, but expands into embracing digital art as a way to connect more deeply with those who resonate with the emotions depicted in his works.

Signal_02: Philosophy of Emotion

Anz’s artistic philosophy centers on conveying a broad range of human emotions through his art—joy, sadness, beauty, and disappointment are all themes that feature prominently. He aims to ensure that no one feels alone in their emotional experiences, using his art as a bridge between his inner world and the audience. His signature use of the color purple in his works symbolizes creativity, luxury, and mystery, weaving these elements into each piece to foster a connection with his viewers.

Signal_03: Creative Resonance

Describing the connection to his work as both relieving and satisfying, Anz finds joy when his emotions resonate with others through his creations. His method for overcoming creative blocks involves engaging in activities that replenish his inspiration—basketball, nocturnal motorcycle rides, and social interactions. These moments of joy and reflection feed back into his work, helping him to overcome moments of low inspiration and continue creating art that speaks to the shared human experience.

Signal_04: Engaging with FLUX

For Anz, FLUX is a catalyst for artistic growth and connection. The concept of evolving art within FLUX excites him, reflecting his own journey and transformations. The feature allowing artworks to be “locked in” permanently by collectors is particularly significant, symbolizing the deep, lasting connections he strives to create between his art and its audience.

Signal_05: Measures of Success

To Anz, success is deeply personal and rooted in the emotional impact of his work. He seeks to make his family proud and to see his art resonate widely, using the color purple as a thematic thread that ties his pieces to emotions of encouragement, motivation, and beauty. The feedback from his community and collectors continually shapes his artistic path, urging him to keep exploring and expressing his artistic voice.

Signal_06: Aspirations

Looking forward, Anz is eager to explore 3D and audiovisual media to add depth to his expressive capabilities. He dreams of collaborations with renowned artists like XCOPY, ACK, and FVCKRENDER, seeing a future that leans even deeper into the roots of digital art culture and it’s emergence within Web3.

Closing: Understanding Artistic Life

Anz wishes for the audience to appreciate the broad spectrum of artistic disciplines and the unique challenges and rewards each one presents. He encourages people to view his art not just as visual expressions but as gateways to understanding and empathy among viewers.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/anzomez