PROJECT
FMP: CHANGEMAKERS WORKSHOP & EXHIBITION
PROJECT INFO
- Project Title - Ethical NFT's
- Project Aim - Design an Anatomy of Ethical NFT’s
- Brief - How can NFT’s support artists from marginalised backgrounds in taking a full grasp on the work that they produce?
- Timeline - Jun 2021 - Nov 2021
DESIGNERS / TEAM
- Institute - University of The Arts London (UAL)
- Designer - Cat Achieng
Last week During our weekly tutorials, I expressed that I was going to create an NFT workshop with the main aim of teaching artists about NFT. During this workshop, the participants will also be encouraged to open up a dialogue on the ecological issues that have been brought about by mining ethereum and how these issues can be solved by creating eco-friendly NFTs by using the gas-free minting method.
Alaistair and Tiffany were both happy with the workshop idea because it encouraged co-designing and co-participatory activities.
WORKSHOP
NFT WORKSHOP
The workshop was a success and amazing artwork was generated during these sessions.
The participants were also encouraged to talk about topics that are related to lack of self-confidence as artists and imposter syndrome. This dialogue Allowed for encouragement and advice to be offered by the participants whenever necessary.
Halfway through the workshop sessions, participants were prompted to create NFT artworks which were then showcased at the ‘Changemakers’ exhibition. Each and every artwork that was created at the workshop has a social and/or transformative message or story behind it. The exhibition is meant to give exposure to smaller artists. Below are some of the artworks that were created at the NFT workshop.
NFT Artworks
EXHIBITION
THE CHANGEMAKERS 3-D EXHIBITION
All artwork that is shown above is currently being showcased at the ‘Changemakers’ online 3-D exhibition.
The Changemakers Exhibition – The NFT Creatives
Upon closeup, the visitor is given the option to purchase the NFT via the
highlighted (A) link shown below
Close up View Of The Art at The Changemakers Exhibition.
The visitor will also have the option to click on the information box shown in figure 18 (B). The information box contains a description of the art, the name of the author, the price of the art, and another link to buy the NFT is also provided (See image below.).
Info Box – The Changemakers Exhibition.
REFLECTION
WHAT’S NEXT
My own feeling on the subject is that NFT’s are here to stay and it is vital that we consider creating them more ethically. Next week, I will further look into NFT’s by reading journals and articles. I will also create a project timeline that will allow me to stay on track during the summer holidays.
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