Welcome back to our 19th edition of the 2022 weekly top 10!
As usual, we are glad to have you all onboard with us. Our community has been expanding ever since we started, and we wanted to thank every single one of you who joined the NFT Community and followed us to Substack.
For our new members, the Weekly Top 10 is a way to showcase some of the best art we’ve seen and help artists gain visibility in the eyes of the community.
The Weekly Top 10 is curated by @KateMacDonald, an exceptional artist and writer who is deeply involved in the community.
10. “Nymph”, by @bhokasawat
Nymph by @bhokasawat captures the essence of an all-seeing earth mother in this beautiful illustration. The soft muted palette and interesting repetition of patterns strike the perfect balance between charm and mastery of craft in this well-planned composition. From the artist’s description:
“The inspiration for this picture was the feeling of being in nature. The moment we are in nature and appreciating the beauty of nature. The nymphs protecting nature are also watching us.”
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9. “new pfp who dis?”, by @crashblossom1
new pfp who dis? by @crashblossom1 is a wonderful example of their unique technique which combines gaming screengrabs, AI and digital painting. The fiery explosion of the central character is balanced by the repeating green landscape at each end of the composition, soothing and cooling the sky full of flares while also providing a visual rest stop for the viewer as their eye careens around the image. From the artist’s description:
“Synthetic character passed through AI to merge it into a separate synthetic scene. Then bred with itself.”
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8. “Bulla Cauda Flammea”, by @DennisSukhonos1
Interstellar plant forms erupt in a fiery glow in Bulla Cauda Flammea by @DennisSukhonos1. Created by drawing on black photo paper with a razor blade, the experimental technique yields a magical result. From the artist’s description of the collection, exsomniis:
“This collection will contain samples of various plant life forms woven from fire. Which I happened to capture while walking in a dream and in reality”
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7. “Uninvited Guests# 6”, by @FereshtehFarma3
Uninvited Guests #6 by @FereshtehFarma3 is a whimsical illustration that depicts a woman in flight navigating the sky on a mechanical bird atop her suitcase house of tethered possessions – the perfect storybook equivalent of the urge to run. away from home. From the artist’s description.
“Sometimes I feel I need to carry my home and travel to the farthest corners of the world”
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6. “Shove It”, by @larry_hopewell
Shove It by @larry_hopewell weaves a myriad of meaning throughout the layers of this greyscale collage. The symmetrical grid of geometrical symbols with their masonic feel laid atop images of a founding father and a coat of arms allude to the idea of currency. The juxtaposition of the lure to fish with the hamster at the center of the composition lead to consideration of the viewer’s place within the capitalist system. Have we been caught? Have we become the hamsters on a larger wheel? From the artist’s description of this collection:
“I work with found images, both purposefully and randomly composed. I find the juxtaposition between images and objects intriguing. The imagery can take on multiple meanings and new contexts. The resulting compositions allow for uniquely layered definitions and visual expression. – I am drawn to artists who create because they have to, out of a compulsory or spiritual need. They have no choice.”
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5. “FEEL IT #12”, by @rearyabaim
Who doesn’t love vintage collage? FEEL IT #12 by @rearyabaim brings you all the feel good pinup girl-giant-toadstools-magical-grotto magazine vibes complete with iris planets. I’ll have what they’re having!
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4. “Am I myself ?”, by @GarosiSahar
Am I myself? by @GarosiSahar combines masterful digital painting with a stirring musical performance in this video work. Subtle animation of light flickering over the female subject creates a focus on the lovely contours of her head and neck to meditative effect in the gorgeous moody dark. Click through to enjoy the musical performance and soft firelight. From the artist’s description:
“Am I myself?
Yes. I have removed the veils.
I went on my way to search for my soul with courage and absolute nakedness.
Today, I can convey whatever I look at, into that which I desire in my thoughts.
Light rays penetrate in my heart and enlighten my vision. I can see into eternity and I can hear the twinkling of the stars.
Big thanks for amazing music to @SafiSafavi (#Musician Violinist & Composer | Conductor of the Berkeh Orchestra)”
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3. “summer”, by @AsgharBesharaty
The arresting photograph summer by @AsgharBesharaty captures all of the splashing joy of a day at the beach. The unique point of view pulls the viewer into the delightful energy and palpable delight of the subjects frolicking in the water during summertime in Qeshm Island.
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2. “Golondrina”, by @heron_azul
Golondrina by @heron_azul is a whirling delight of a collaged and digitally painted image, featuring a daisy and palm fronds overlaid with geometrical shapes. At once reminiscent of Dada and a mandala, its composition lends a mesmerizing effect. As quoted by the artist:
"Things derive their being and nature by mutual dependence and are nothing in and of themselves." - Nagarjuna
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1. “Majesty of Gorga Shrine”, by @ilham_nft
Majesty of Gorga Shrine by @ilham_nft balances precise mathematical symmetry against intricate patterns and textures in this brilliant composition – offset only by its crescent moon – and capturing the splendor of Gorga to spectacular and moving effect. From the artist’s description:
“PSYCHEDELIC ART OF INDONESIA CULTURE Indonesia has more than 360 ethnic groups and actually thats my main goal, to explore all of it and execute it on my artwork, so all of the world could enjoy the beauty but with psychedelic art style”
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Let us know which of the 10 Art Pieces was your favorite in the comments below!