Valentine’s Day is approaching, with social distancing measures still in place, many people are choosing to celebrate at home. Besides watching dramas at home, you can also participate in the Valentine’s Day themed online auction “My Kawaii Valentine” presented by Phillips. You can enjoy a series of art masterpieces inspired by symbols of love with your loved one from the comfort of your home!
This auction will not only feature works by popular contemporary artists such as Takashi Murakami, Mr. Doodle, Tomoo Gokita, Katherine Bernhardt, and Edgar Plans, but also present 6 NFT works created by digital artists from different backgrounds including MonoC, Maciej Kuciara, Lili Tae, and Pomme Chan.
最終將以影片格式呈現之 NFT 起拍價 1,000 港元
When it comes to the most eye-catching focus of this auction, it must be this globally first NFT artwork “Drowning in Love” created by the virtual human MonoC and driven by auction data. This work is expected to collect at least 100,000 real-time data points during the auction period and create an NFT in an algorithmic way. This means that the relevant data such as views and bidding times obtained for each item in this online auction will directly affect the final visual presentation of this NFT, so everyone participating in the auction is one of the creators of this piece, making the work absolutely unique!
As for the rest of the NFT works, there are also quite a few worth mentioning, including the award-winning Hollywood film designer Maciej Kuciara’s “Metal Body”. Kuciara is known for his unique style created with 3D imagery, animation aesthetics, and traditional art. The NFT work released this time is from his “Showtime Universe” series. Another piece created by Thai illustrator Lili Tae, “Love, Me,” is inspired by the innocence of a young Japanese girl. The girl in the painting represents love, gifts, and the artist’s imagination of Valentine’s Day, exuding a pure and sweet atmosphere.
In terms of physical art, highlights include Tomoo Gokita’s unique painting “Fake Cezanne No. 1,” where the artist uses his personal brushstrokes to recreate Cezanne’s classic work, paying tribute to the “Post-Impressionist” master. New York artist Gina Beavers, inspired by online makeup tutorial videos, painted “Ultimate Smoky Eye,” metaphorically representing how people showcase themselves in the online world.
During the days when you can’t go out to play, more and more people are exploring new entertainment modes online, even auctions are no exception. If you haven’t figured out what to do for Valentine’s Day, why not take advantage of the “My Kawaii Valentine” online auction by Phillips and enjoy a holiday full of artistic atmosphere with your partner!
“My Kawaii Valentine” online auction
Open bidding period: February 14th to 22nd, 2022 (bidding starts at 9 pm)
Image source and learn more: Phillips
