It’s been just over a year since our last studio update.
In that time, ORIGIN STØRIES has evolved from an experiment in AI storytelling into a full creative studio exploring sustainable models for artists and brands.
To mark the launch of my creator coin ( and as a nod to the blue-painted video that inspired it), I wanted to share something more personal: a short Q&A about what drives me as a creator, what challenges we face, and why I believe the future of art is participatory.
What’s your favorite part of being a creator?
I love the process — taking an idea from start to finish and executing it. It's incredibly rewarding when an idea becomes real. I feel lucky to get to create across many verticals, including development.
Your first instrument was the violin, you've been on Broadway, DJ'd at Ministry of Sound, and so much more. Is there a discipline you're not good at?
I'm not great at drawing. In kindergarten I actually went up to the teacher's desk and marked myself with an F because I was so disappointed. No young Picasso or Ernst here.
What’s a favorite side hustle you had while pursuing art?
Getting to wait tables at Nobu in New York. It was a surreal experience, plus I got the news of my Broadway debut at the start of a double shift, so it will always be memorable. Also my aunt is Japanese, and going through their training allowed me to learn more about her culture and the rituals around dining.
What’s a challenge all creators face?
Capital. Up-front capital for ambitious projects, sustainable capital throughout a career. Even with talent and momentum, ambitious projects often stall without early funding. It's not unique to the arts, but the amount of pre-production work can be daunting - especially in music and film. But we're now seeing places like the UK introduce a per diem for songwriters and Ireland
What was the first thing you created — and the most recent?
l wrote a seven-page essay on Leif Erikson in second grade. I've always been fascinated by exploration and travel. The idea he made it to continental America more than a thousand years ago was incredible to me.
The most recent? I was going to say this studio, but it's still a bit in formation. I think the last thing I've finished creating is the first single from my new music project "Lone Stars".
Who (not what) inspires you creatively?
So many people. A few off the top of my head: Janelle Monáe - seeing her live made me want to pursue music. Judd Apatow, Seth Rogen, Imogen Heap, Josephine Baker, James Baldwin — and my friends. I feel lucky to know so many people who are pushing boundaries across creative mediums.
What do you care about?
The human race. We're far more alike than it seems sometimes in a sea of personalized algorithms. Quality of life. Nature. Health. Being normal. In the Netherlands there's a phrase doe normaal, just be yourself.
And water. I can stare at it for hours; it's amazing how it can clear your mind and also spark so many new ideas.
What are you working on now?
My second album and scaling ORIGIN STØRIES — leveraging AI and blockchain to extend creativity to audiences and help different sectors innovate. Our main focus is bringing the professional version of VPM.studio to market and raising funds to keep developing.
What will you do with your creator coin?
The aim is to showcase a new model for creators who think like brands to fund and finish projects and to share what I learn so others can do the same. I plan to hold it as an asset while really pushing what's possible as both a creator and a brand.
Over the next few months I’ll publish a few short pieces about what I’m learning: from our real-world AI-powered experiences, to tokenized funding models and how brands can collaborate with creatives in more equitable ways.
For now, you can explore the coin here → originstory on Base
And a special thank you has been sent to previous collectors on Paragraph. Check your wallet for a small token of appreciation for believing in the work we've set out to do with ORIGIN STØRIES .
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