TL;DR
This project aims to expand the Nouns DAO brand and create awareness by inviting artists to create physical artworks that integrate the Noggles logo. The artworks will be minted as NFTs and auctioned online. The highest bidder will have the option to redeem the physical canvas. The project’s focus is onboarding web2 artists to web3 and supporting their work while safely guiding them into the web3 space.
HELLO
My name is Gustavo, I’m a 38yo illustrator and a graffiti artist from Porto with 20+ years of experience: instagram.com/mesk85
Through my journey, I’ve conquered the respect and friendship of other artists.
I took my master’s in Digital Arts and Multimedia at ESAD, an amazing design uni in Portugal and I’ve always been curious about the digital world and its endless possibilities but I’ve never given up on the physical side of art, competing head to head with other artists for the most artwork spread around town.
First heard about NFTs in 2018 from a photographer friend but couldn’t understand the utility behind them and only got into web3 in Q2 2021 after a dev (who I now work with) took the time to explain me the details. After that, I was hooked and keep on trying to onboard other web2 artists.
ABSTRACT
The proposal suggests inviting artists from one city at a time, to create physical artworks integrating the Noggles logo. Each artist will be paid the equivalent of 500€ in Ethereum, inclusive of paint materials, for painting their artwork on a 60x80cm canvas. After completion, the canvases will be minted as NFTs directly to the artists’ wallets as proof of provenance and then auctioned online. Bidding will start at 300€ in Ethereum, and 50% of the final bid will go to the corresponding artist’s wallet, with the other 50% returning to Nouns DAO as a way of not draining the treasury.
An anonymous delivery service will be utilized to maintain buyer anonymity.
I suggest starting with 20 artists from Porto, Portugal, a city known for its creativity, where I grew up and the artistic community trusts me the most, in alternative we can add Lisbon to this pilot project and I can reach 20 more artists there (already have made a careful selection for Porto and Lisbon).
MOTIVATION
By collaborating with high-quality artists and integrating the Noggles logo into their compositions, we can generate awareness among both the art community and potential collectors. Additionally, this initiative serves as an opportunity to onboard web2 artists into the web3 space, supporting their work and guiding them safely, establishing a strong connection between Nouns DAO and the art community. The integration of the Noggles ensures brand recognition and consistency across the artworks. Offering fair compensation and supporting web2 artists in their transition to web3 fosters a positive and inclusive environment.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
This proposal requires the development of a smart contract to facilitate the auctions and ensure a secure and transparent process. The smart contract should handle the bidding mechanics, the redemption option for physical canvases, and the distribution of funds to artists and the Nouns DAO treasury. A Twitter handle (@nounsxart) has already been created to showcase the artwork and provide information about the artists and the project.
PERKS FOR NOUNS DAO HOLDERS
during the auctioning process, matching the current bid of a non-holder will win the auction, and if two holders are bidding for the same amount, the holder with more Nouns NFTs will win.
- I’m eager to respond to your inquiries and follow the community’s guidance for this project’s success and its nounish objectives.