Welcome back to our 7th 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. “Love Kills - Digital Sculpture”, by @Thisisarobot2
The digital sculpture Love Kills by @ThisisaRobot2 is a pop art piece for the NFT age. The camera pans and zooms its way around the monumental pillar of whimsical figures complete with graffiti garnishes and whirling bits while in the periphery an assortment of other figures stand guard. In a different decade this wonderful place could have been J.F. Sebastian’s workshop in Blade Runner - or even a fantastical version of Andy Warhol’s Factory - with a whole cast of toy characters waiting to come to life.
The Rainbow Art Lounge as described by the artist:
“A real Imagination Art gallery, where artworks comes to life and welcome you on a journey into their universe.”
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9. “Suprematism #001”, by @Bhagwan_vighne
More than 100 years after Malevich coined the term “suprematism” for his abstract work, Suprematism #001 by @Bhagwan_vighne charts the course for an updated version where chunky 3D shapes in a palette reminiscent of Mondrian further modernize the idea of modern art. The choice in colour palette as well as the geometric shapes have an inescapable Mondrian vibe worth further exploration.
From the artist’s description:
“Suprematism is an early twentieth-century art movement focused on the fundamentals of geometry, painted in a limited range of colors. The term suprematism refers to an abstract art based upon "the supremacy of pure artistic feeling" rather than on visual depiction of objects.”
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8. “transcendental meditation # 6”, by @RobertF51444327
@RobertF51444327’s generative abstracts open up whole other worlds in the AI genre. While the shape in the foreground of his digital painting transcendental meditation #6 elicits a visceral reaction (is anyone else afraid of spiders?) a field beckons in the distance. The red and purple splashes of colour serve to round out the entire composition. As described by the artist, the work is “a generative abstract with inspiration from my recent transcendental meditation practice” and there’s certainly a lot to meditate on here!
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7. “Like A River”, by @iammoteh
The path of the river in Like a River by @iammoteh is what leads you into the composition, but it's the light that grabs you. More hyperreal than surreal, the viewer is transported to this dreamlike setting where the grass whispers, the light dances and the tree bends over to greet you. Even better, there is an accompanying poem by @rebellicca:
You said once I was like a river,
That brought deserts to life,
Passing through rocks,
Gently smoothing the edges of stones and memories.
You promised you'd watch over me
Guiding my waters forward,
Calling me back through lands and seasons,
At every turn I took.
We couldn't be apart, you said,
As detours do not erase destiny
And nothing could change my path.
I kept flowing towards you,
Dreaming to know All of your secrets
Wrapped in waves, storms and salt.
Even if it took me a thousand turns,
I'd always return to you,
And you'd always be there waiting for me.
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6. “Time”, by @NicoletaVacaru
As graphically stunning as a still image, the black and white Time by @NicoletaVacaru should be viewed from its link to enjoy the artist’s subtle and elegant animation. In their own words:
"Time" is always flowing, and we are small particles of light that flicker in this course.
This is a unique artwork, made with ink on paper. In this technique it is impossible to repeat the same artwork, because the result is always different. I processed the artwork digitally to show the movement of the brush and create the flow effect.
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5. “Turquoise”, by @crow8138
The undulating shapes and soft textures of Turquoise by @crow8138 are like being wrapped in a blanket knit by Paul Klee - if Paul Klee knit and if this was a blanket. The warm palette and rhythm of the composition are infinitely satisfying. You may find yourself going back more than once for another look.
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4. “Revival (Jesus in flowers)”, by @yasvami
The video Revival (Jesus in Flowers) @yasvami is serene and spiritual to its core, nature overcoming stone and prospering in spite of our trifling man made efforts at redemption. Be sure to click the link to enjoy it in its full beauty.
In the artist’s words:
“The power of faith can make flowers grow even on stones, and no frost can cancel blooming, when inspiration comes from the soul.”
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3. “Graduation”, by @AshesAlexandria
Graduation by @AshesAlexandria - who “interprets hip hop album art in classic art styles” - brings us the Yeezy album art we didn’t know we needed. The soft watercolour washes and celebratory palette - all that pink! make me want to dive right into the after party. The artist quotes his song “Can’t Tell Me Nothing” in her description
“I Had A Dream I Could Buy My Way Into Heaven”
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2. “#26 Motherhood”, by @tayaferdinand
Before I realized #26 Motherhood by @tayaferdinand was a video I was already smitten by this charming digital illustration of a chicken with her eggs. Dark like a Dutch master and as charming as a folk art painting, there is a fairy tale element to this animation with its lovely rocking eggs and sifting feather nest.
In the artist’s own words:
"Chicken collective" is a collection of 30 unique, hand drawn, animated pieces with sound effects. Inspired by folklore, nature and the animals themselves, I was imagining the world they live in. I invite you to explore their magical universe with me.
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1. “Wabi Sabi Series - Space In Between”, by @SankerGanesh6
pace In Between by @SankerGanesh6 utilizes an inventive mix of styles and perspectives to create this compelling composition of a dog and a woman. The juxtaposition of her fleshy body in textured juicy paint contrasts with the flat patterned tile and area rug, creating a palpable tension, an effect unified (and possibly electrified) by the simplified palette.
From the artist’s description:
“Digital artwork created based on physical work depicts the complex emotion between male and female existence in many world cultures.”
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Let us know which of the 10 art pieces was your favorite and why. Don't hesitate to express yourself in the comments!