# PIXEL LANDS By [N3XTWAVE](https://paragraph.com/@n3xtwave) · 2024-01-29 --- **PIXEL LANDS** --------------- ### **N3XTWAVE collective drop on Foundation** _Concept, Statement & Main Organizing by V5MT_ ▪ ▪ ▪ □ ▪ ▪ ▪ **Theme: _PIXEL LANDS_** **Drop Date:** January 29th **Platform:** foundation.app **Gallery:** [**_Pixel Lands World_**](https://foundation.app/world/pixel-lands) **Network:** Ethereum **Editions:** 1/1s **Artists: V5MT / UGO / Datura / Jerome Allavena / Nicholas Dietrich / Bleu281 / Lucas Lejeune / R.J / Francoise Gamma /  Element Lee / gozo** **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_** ![Event's GIF Flyer](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/1339ff6968161b7efa185fbf8560f9a1408c5bb03eff284989d501629c05f082.gif) Event's GIF Flyer * * * **What is PIXEL LANDS?** ------------------------ ### **_Pixel Lands_ is a series presented by N3XTWAVE Collective and minted as single editions on Foundation.app, marking the group’s debut on this platform.** The selection of _Pixel Lands_ as our theme comes from its broad and easily interpretable nature. It encourages diverse perspectives, allowing for both figurative representations and abstract explorations, whether depicting _lands_ or _landscapes_, and literal or quite metamorphic meanings. The term "Pixel" in the theme doesn't strictly imply a deconstruction into 8-bit pixels. Instead, it signifies the fundamental building blocks of every raster image — pixels — whether visible or seamlessly merging into our perception. As a collective of artists with a diverse array of distinctive styles and digital techniques, the Pixel Lands project is, for us, a creative playground for individualized interpretations. Each artist brings their unique perspective, contributing to a collective exploration of this versatile theme. ![Screenshot of Pixel Lands World on Foundation](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/e406a772edd009089fc3d7ff6971faa160308b5a6f062a0d69f1d76962fe85e9.png) Screenshot of Pixel Lands World on Foundation * * * **Why Foundation?** ------------------- **Driven by a passion for exploring various blockchain ecosystems and marketplaces, we are now entering the Foundation (Ethereum based) marketplace.** While all our artists are familiar with Foundation and have individually minted there before, this marks the debut of N3XTWAVE as a collective on this platform. We've chosen Foundation for its vibrant art market and the community surrounding it. We used Foundation's _World_ feature to create [_Pixel Lands World_](https://foundation.app/world/pixel-lands), seamlessly organizing all the pieces in this release into a cohesive collection. * * * **Who’s N3XTWAVE (again)?** --------------------------- **N3XTWAVE is an art collective consisting of artists based in Europe, brought together by artist Bleu281 in June 2023, with the initial goal of organizing physical exhibitions locally. Currently, however, the Collective is focused on Web3-based projects, exploring the blockchain, various NFT marketplaces, and enjoying developing art events and collaborations.** So far, our biggest events have been _WAVE_ - our inaugural drop, and more recently, _BRIDGE_ - a project where we invited the NewtroArts Collective to participate. As of now, N3XTWAVE is 15 artists located in countries including France, Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, Austria, Italy, Spain, UK, Ireland, and Russia. While some of us originate from distant continents and countries, all currently reside in Europe. * * * **PIXEL LANDS Participants & the Collection** --------------------------------------------- The _PIXEL LANDS_ collection highlights artists from various generations, backgrounds, styles, and regions. Each artist brings their unique style presenting their individual interpretation of the theme. Consequently, the _PIXEL LANDS_ series emerges as a diverse and versatile body of work, displaying a broad spectrum of techniques and aesthetics. This diversity makes it appealing to a wide audience and ensures that there is something for everyone to connect with, creating a rich and inclusive artistic experience. Artists taking part in _Pixel Lands_ are:  Bleu281,  Datura, UGO, V5MT, Jerome Allavena, Nicholas Dietrich, Lucas Lejeune,  Francoise Gamma,  Element Lee - from our previous crew, and the new members who join our event for the first time:  R.J and gozo. Below you can find all the _Pixel Lands_ artworks. * * * [**_𝓘𝓵𝓵𝓾𝓼𝓲𝓸𝓷 𝓭'𝓾𝓷 𝓽𝓸𝓾𝓽 𝓼𝓪𝓷𝓼 𝓯𝓲𝓷_**](https://foundation.app/@jeromeallavena/j-a-5393/1) **\- by Jerome Allavena** Description: > _Inspired by a distant souvenir of the series "Les Nymphéas" by Claude Monet._ > > _This particular “window” is like a distorting lens that reshapes reality and memory._ > > _Artwork information: 1080 x 608 pixels, 100 frames, 24 frames per second, 2024. Custom video versions available upon request._ > > _N3XTWAVE collective drop_ * * * [**_Nosedive_**](https://foundation.app/@bleu281/n3xt/1) **- by bleu281** Description: > _Nosedive -Interface_ > > _for the pixel landscape collection with N3XTWAVE collective_ > > _1024\* 24 frames made with GIMP_ * * * [_Twelve Hu_ _ndred Tonne Obelisk_](https://foundation.app/@nicholasdietrich/evr-a907/2) _\- by Nicholas Dietrich_ > _People have often thought that our greatest achievements are at the present..._ > > _460px²x5_ * * * [**_Kelp. 10_**](https://foundation.app/@daturascore/ecran/2) **- by Datura** Description: > _underwater algae landscape_ > > _GIF | 1920x1080px_ * * * [**_Landscloud_**](https://foundation.app/@francoisegamma/nu-6fc7/23) **- by Francoise Gamma** Description: > _N3XTWAVE collective drop_ * * * [**_Windows XP_**](https://foundation.app/@ugo/alt-8040/6) **- by Ugo Digi** Description: > _This work is a tribute to Charles O'Rear's photograph "Bliss," taken in 1996 in California. This iconic image, depicting a green hill and a blue sky, was selected by Microsoft as the default wallpaper for Windows XP in 2001. I wanted to pays homage to this memorable capture, one of the most well-known photos in history, echoing our digital nostalgia._ > > _38° 15′ 36″ N, 122° 25′ 43″ W_ > > _Made with Grafx2, 1996 software._ > > _GIF - 1200 x 964 - Ugo Digi - 2024_ * * * [**_Cape Cod Screen_**](https://foundation.app/@RJ16848519/rj-bc84/77) **- by R.J** Description: > _After Edward Hopper, Cape Cod Morning (1950)_ > > _950 x 805 pixels_ > > _35 frames_ * * * [**_the incident_**](https://foundation.app/@gozo/gz-896d/2) **- by gozo** Description: > _Digital collage by gozo 2024. png. 5210x4000px_ * * * [**_G3N\_GΛRD3N\_I_**](https://foundation.app/@v5mt/grdns/1) **- by V5MT** Description: > _G3N\_GΛRD3N\_I animated GIF is part of the ongoing G3N\_GΛRD3NS series of 1-bit pixel dither abstract landscapes. Each GΛRD3N is unique with randomly generated yet carefully planted elements and subtle seamless motion._ > > _G3N\_GΛRD3N\_I, V5MT, 2022 Animated GIF ∞ Loop | 960x960px | 90 frames | 2 colors_ * * * [**_SNAKE PIT_**](https://foundation.app/@lucaslejeune/bb-d2d4/1) **- by Lucas Lejeune** Description: > _7s gif, 1080p, 10mb, edition of 1. Created for Pixel Lands, a synchronized drop with N3xtwave collective._ * * * [**_Frustum Culling Garden_**](https://foundation.app/@Element_Lee/elc-e775/9) **- by Element Lee** Description: > _250×250p_ > > _World parts_ * * * **_Pixel\_Rain_** **- by V5MT** Description: > _This artwork is part of the Pixel Lands series by N3XTWAVE Collective, exploring diverse perspectives on lands made of pixels._ > > _▞▞▞▞_ > > _Pixel\_Rain, Animated Painting & GIF Art by V5MT, 2024. Animated GIF ∞ Loop | 1080x1080px | 16 colors_ * * * **N3XT Worlds** --------------- We believe that this is only the beginning of our journey on the Foundation market, where we'll be exploring its tools, such as _Worlds_. Our plan is to continue minting there and potentially expand the _Pixel Lands World_ as we delve further into this theme. We hope this drop will be a success, allowing us to return with more art in the future and continue sharing our creative journey with you. We invite you to mint a piece from _Pixel Lands_ and become a part of our evolving artistic exploration. Your support means the world to us! * * * ### **Links** [**Pixel Lands World**](https://foundation.app/world/pixel-lands) **/** [**N3XTWAVE X**](https://twitter.com/n3xtwave) **/** [**N3XTWAVE Ig**](https://www.instagram.com/n3xtwave_eu/) **/** **N3XTWAVE ProtoWorld** ### ▪ ▪ ▪ □ ■ □ ▪ ▪ ▪ --- *Originally published on [N3XTWAVE](https://paragraph.com/@n3xtwave/pixel-lands)*