One of my traditional oil paintings, Rainbow Row at Night, just showed up in a $7M historic mansion in Charleston—and quickly went viral across Zillow Gone Wild, HGTV, and even the printed pages of The Post & Courier.
It was a surreal moment. Not just because my work was featured in national media—but because I wasn’t credited anywhere.
This painting was originally collected during my time as a resident artist in Charleston and shown at the Piccolo Spoleto Festival. It’s one of my most-loved works—especially popular as a print and on throw pillows (seriously, people adore the pillow version!). Its warm glow and nostalgic mood capture the soul of the city.
The homeowner, Kelly Pfeil—dear friend and collector of my work—renovated this 1802 mansion with incredible care, and my painting became part of the rebirth of that space. Now it’s being seen by millions. And yet, my name wasn’t included in the TV coverage, or the viral post, or the real estate listing. That’s the reality of being a traditional artist: your work can travel far, but your identity doesn’t always accompany it.
Enter NFTs.
Moments like this remind me why I fell in love with Web3.
NFTs provide something that the traditional art world often forgets: permanent attribution. On-chain provenance. Built-in credit. A link back to the creator—always.
Which brings me to this: I’m currently considering launching a curated NFT collection featuring my most iconic oil paintings from the traditional years. These are pieces that have built my career, made their way into prestigious collections, and now—some of them—are going viral without a signature attached.
It’s time to change that.
If you’ve been following my journey in Web3, you know I’m passionate about bridging worlds—bringing the richness of classical training into a space that values transparency, community, and longevity.
Would you collect a tokenized version of Rainbow Row at Night?
Would you like to see a full series of my classics immortalized on-chain?
Let me know. I'm currently gauging interest before minting.
And if you want to see the original story and the artwork in action, check out the blog post here:
👉 https://fercaggiano.art/2025/08/01/rainbow-row-goes-wild/
We say in Web3 that “you are early.”
But this is a rare moment where the past and future of my art are literally hanging on the same wall.
— Fer
Fer Caggiano
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