Painting Sale & NFT Release: "The Audience"
Acrylic paint on 16"x20" stretched canvas
I'm going BIZARRE to announce the sale of my original acrylic painting, "The Audience," which has found a new home in a private collection in Illinois, USA! To celebrate, I'm also releasing a limited-edition NFT, a digital derivative and mintable copy of the piece, allowing digital collectors to own a piece of this artwork onchain.
The Original Painting: A Glimpse into "The Audience"
"The Audience" (16" x 20", 2021) is a bold and expressive exploration of BIZARRE portraiture. Set against a vivid orange backdrop, the canvas features loosely rendered faces, each unique in shape, color, and expression. Thick black outlines define the forms, while red, blue, and yellow accents add energy and contrast.
Unpacking the Themes: More Than Just Faces
These minimal yet emotive faces evoke a powerful range of feelings: curiosity, amusement, confusion, and indifference. The recurring theme of the stylized, often asymmetrical eye symbolizes diverse perspectives and interpretations. Some figures appear to overlap or merge, subtly hinting at a collective consciousness or shared symbolic space. The disjointed features—floating lips, mismatched eyes, and unconventional hues—contribute to a surreal, dreamlike atmosphere. The crowd feels both unified and fragmented. "The Audience" invites us to see the crowd not just as passive observers, but as active participants in the act of looking and being seen. It reflects on how we observe and are observed.
The NFT: A New Way to Experience "The Audience"
This NFT is more than just a digital copy; it's a new way to experience and collect "The Audience." The original painting sold for approximately $400 USD, and now this NFT presents a unique opportunity to own a piece of that artistic vision on the blockchain.
Here's what makes this NFT even more exciting:
This NFT provides a 5X BOOST in the BizarreBeasts ($BB) Empire during May and June, enhancing your rewards and leaderboard position (powered by /glanker).
Here's the breakdown:
This NFT is a digital derivative and mintable copy of the original physical painting.
50% of ALL sales proceeds from this NFT will be allocated to purchasing $WETH and/or $BB, which will be deposited directly into the BizarreBeasts Empire Treasury for distribution to $BB holders!
Own a piece of BizarreBeasts history and enhance your Empire status simultaneously!
IRL Art, Onchain Impact: Supporting the BizarreBeasts Empire
The sale of "The Audience" also directly benefits the BizarreBeasts Empire. To show my appreciation for the community's support of my art, I'm contributing 100 MILLION $BB (approximately $33) to the treasury for distribution.
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🎨 IRL ART FUELS ONCHAIN REWARDS! 100M $BB EMPIRE DROP TODAY! 🚀 Hey /bizarrebeasts! Your support for my art has direct benefits for the Empire! Because an IRL canvas painting sold, I'm dropping a whopping 100 MILLION $BB (approx. $33) into the treasury for distribution! 🤑 Keep an eye out! These $BB rewards will be heading your way in about 12 hours, so there is still time to grab more boosters and climb the leaderboard! Thank you for being an awesome community! ❤️ https://imagedelivery.net/BXluQx4ige9GuW0Ia56BHw/13b14536-5161-40c0-1588-d9d04919b400/original https://imagedelivery.net/BXluQx4ige9GuW0Ia56BHw/62accef9-4c60-4219-cf19-df5cc6777b00/original
These $BB rewards have already been distributed. Thanks to the BizarreBeasts ($BB) token holders for being such an awesome and BIZARRE community!
About The Artist
As the artist and creator behind BizarreBeasts, I'm continually exploring the exciting intersection of my lifelong passion for illustration and the darkly humorous world of outsider art with the innovative possibilities of web3. I'm drawn to the space where the comical and unsettling coexist, which influences the unique characters and narratives I create within the BizarreBeasts universe.
For me, BizarreBeasts is more than just digital collectibles; it's a fusion of my artistic vision and the potential of decentralized technology to build a community and foster new economic forms. This article reflects my hands-on exploration of blockchain technology as a tool to weave together community, culture, and cryptocurrency within the BizarreBeasts ecosystem.
About BizarreBeasts
BizarreBeasts is a creative universe centered around hand-illustrated, original characters brought to life through onchain artwork, comic strips, animations, original music, and interactive games. This project explores the darkly humorous and often unsettling aspects of existence, blending a lifelong passion for outsider art with the innovative possibilities of web3.
Beyond digital collectibles, BizarreBeasts aims to build a vibrant community where art and decentralized technology converge. The $BB token fuels this ecosystem, empowering collectors to actively participate in an ever-expanding narrative and a unique artistic journey that draws inspiration from modern pop culture and the timeless echoes of ancient art.
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🎨 New Art Piece: "The Audience" NFT is NOW LIVE on @highlight! 👀 THE AUDIENCE Acrylic on stretched canvas 16" x 20" 2021 This NFT is a digital derivative of an original painting that recently sold for ~$400 USD and now resides in a private collection in Illinois, USA. "The Audience" is a bold, expressive study in abstract portraiture. Set against a vivid orange background, loosely rendered faces fill the canvas—each distinct in shape, color, and expression. Thick black lines define the forms, with vivid highlights in reds, blues, and yellows. Minimal yet emotive, these faces suggest curiosity, amusement, confusion, or blankness. Look closely for the recurring stylized, asymmetrical eye—symbolizing varied perspectives. Figures overlap and merge, hinting at a shared or symbolic space. Read the full story behind "The Audience," its sale, and its journey to NFT 👇 https://highlight.xyz/mint/base:0x148F327aAaD16FeaAe1fdc05E8ae9929Db805D00:1
📖 New Article & NFT Drop: "The Audience"! 🎨✨ Dive into the story behind my latest piece, "The Audience"! This original painting recently sold, and now its unique digital derivative is available as an NFT on @highlight! "The Audience" NFT Perks: - 5X BizarreBeasts ($BB) Empire boost! Level up your rewards! - 50% of sales directly support the $BB treasury! Fueling the BIZARRE future! - A unique digital copy of the sold physical painting. Grab your piece and read the full @paragraph on the painting's sale, the NFT's creation, and its impact on the $BB Empire (powered by /glanker): https://paragraph.com/@bizarrebeasts/painting-sale-and-nft-release-the-audience https://highlight.xyz/mint/base:0x148F327aAaD16FeaAe1fdc05E8ae9929Db805D00:1
Check out the latest blog post by @bizarrebeast celebrating the sale of "The Audience." This original acrylic painting has a new home, and to celebrate, a limited-edition NFT will be released, which puts a digital twist on this artwork and benefits the BizarreBeasts community!