By Mika Bar On Nesher
The “Transform” exhibit will drop on SuperRare on November 26th, bringing to the forefront indigenous NFT artists alongside international creators under a common theme of reconciliation. Voices that have often been silenced, pushed into the outskirts of our historical narratives come to the forefront in this unique show curated by Evelisa Genova, a Sicilian painter who holds a degree from Harvard University where her training incorporated human rights protection, social enterprise, and systemic transformation. She is dedicated to building coalitions and venturing into a more compassionate future. Her work will be exhibited in the show as well. Below you can get to know some of the artists that will be featured in the show that will be marking the closing of this Indigenous Heritage Month.
David Thomas
David Thomas is Anishinaabe, a member of Peguis First Nation. He is currently involved in the development of the Indigenous People’s Garden at Assiniboine Park, part of Canada’s Diversity Garden. Along with Indigenous architecture projects and installations in Toronto and Vancouver, David has exhibited in New Zealand and the UK and was also on the team of UNCEDED, Canada’s entry of Indigenous Architects for the 2018 Venice Architecture Biennale. David’s practice, process, and research focus on identity and lived experiences as an Indigenous person. He has been working in the field of Architecture for over 20 years.
“As an indigenous creator, the act of creating was nurtured by my mother who was a survivor of Canada’s 150-year-old residential school policies. I was taught to be authentic in my expression and value every emotion and moment in the journey of creating. I feel an NFT has an intrinsically personal aspect to it, one that is about your art existing in a space that is activated by the values of many people. A place where you may speak with a voice that only your DND can speak, a quiet nuance that will ignite a fire. This is what I hope for in creating digital art. I hope that young indigenous creators find their voice in this space where there are no limits to expression and that a resurgence of culture can take place.”
David Thomas
Isabella Morillo
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Isabella Morillo is a Peruvian artist from Lima, she is traditionally trained in graphic design. Isabella has been making art throughout her whole life. She wants to empower others and bridge communities together through her work of graphic design, murals, as well as one-of-a-kind upcycled apparel. There are many layers of meaning behind her pieces, the art she creates aims to transcend language and borders…
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