To create this first-ever mash-up, Sierato started in the physical world by hand-drawing two iconic and inspiring characters from manga series My Hero Academia using the Nike Air Force 1 07 LV8 Utility as the canvas. The hand-drawn detail and layering took 9 hours and illustrates two heroes: Deku & All Might - who inspire us to pursue our dreams and to become legendary, and symbolizes how we are our own hero like him. By adapting this into a digital collectible, round21 connects the physical and digital worlds as a metaphor for the transcendent qualities of story, identity, and fashion and the impact of technology on the current “state-of-the-art." With the purchase, the NFT holder will receive a real pair of Sierato custom artwork physical footwear as a “blind bag” addition to the pieces (size, art and style may vary from the NFT visual reference).

About round21: round21 uses sport as a canvas for art to empower those who live a sports lifestyle.  round21 sports products are designed for play in real life and throughout digital worlds all designed in partnership with the round21 creator community.  The first-ever round21 Game Room Gallery opens April 5th - May 9th and is a showcase of work illustrating powerful moments in sports and are created by the round21 creator community of athletes, artists and people who play. 

About Meta_VS: On April 5 -10, 2021 the traditional contemporary art world collides with the emerging blockchain art community for a group exhibition across the metaverse. META_VS aims to inspire a new generation of collectors and art enthusiasts to explore limitless possibilities and offers the opportunity to purchase rare digital art backed by NFTs and the blockchain.