As a child, I remember reading a Donald Duck story about him being frustrated with people who were different from him. In the story, he multiplied himself and chaos ensued. The lesson was that we need different perspectives and ideas to make the world work. Unfortunately, these days, speaking your mind can be seen as a threat. We’ve lost the notion that bad ideas should be challenged and replaced with better ones in public discourse. People now identify so strongly with their ideas that challenging them feels like a personal attack. But we need diversity of temperaments and ideas to maintain balance in the world.
The art world is still largely unaware of the value of digital decentralized certificates. The desire to erase what we don’t like, create utopias by multiplying ourselves, and play power games without accountability has led to chaos. Real inclusivity means embracing foreign ideas and temperaments, which can be difficult but necessary work.
I grew up in Vantaa, where big ideas were not common. But tough environments also breed resilience. I’ve always been inspired by big ideas and have connected with others who share this passion. Through hard work and perseverance, I’ve been able to turn lemons into lemonade.
I recently collaborated with Arteier3D to create a 3D statue of my bubble head figure. This collaboration has been an honor for me and shows that anything is possible with dedication and vision.
I met Martin from White Mammoth Studios through Mic Kuisma and we are working on implementing my piece “Desert Rose” into a villa and jet render. We are exploring how creative art and licensing processes using digital certificates can turn liabilities into assets.
I had a meeting with H.E Fahad Al Gergawi, CEO of Dubai FDI, and feel inspired by Dubai’s vision. We believe our Renaissance 360 concept can make a significant contribution to the region.
The ftNFT Art Gallery at Dubai Mall is a unique physical and digital integration. VESA has partnered with Fastex exchange to exhibit his work at the gallery. The show will include both original crypto artworks and new pieces from the Mirrors series.
WOW Summit is an epic event that brings together industry leaders and thought leaders. VESA will be featured on a panel about NFTs and will give a presentation during the gala dinner for VIP guests.
Lastly, I want to remind you to keep your flag high and stay true to yourself. Catch you at the events!
[Links to physical, NFTs, and more can be found below.]