When it comes to American digital artist Beeple, those who have been paying attention to the NFT market and news will surely remember the online auction presented by Christie’s last year, in which a piece titled “EVERYDAY: THE FIRST 5000 DAYS” was sold for a staggering $69.34 million, setting the record for the highest value NFT artwork to date. Since becoming a well-known creator, Beeple has been invited to collaborate with brands and companies of all sizes, and most recently, he teamed up with pop music legend and queen Madonna to create NFT artwork. However, perhaps many people will have some “comments” about this NFT series titled “Mother of Creation” after seeing it.
“The Mother of Creation” is Madonna’s first NFT series, consisting of three parts: “Mother of Nature,” “Mother of Evolution,” and “Mother of Technology.” The series will be auctioned starting today in the United States. Each piece is created in video format and includes elements such as text or music. For example, “Mother of Nature” includes text written by Madonna, “Mother of Evolution” features lyrics from Madonna’s hit song “Justify My Love” and original music by Igor Bardykin, and “Mother of Technology” includes poetry from the famous Islamic scholar, poet, and writer Rumi.
The question is, what is the content of “Mother of Creation”? Completely naked Madonna.
According to reports, the “Mother of Creation” series features a nude Madonna as the main subject, symbolizing through this digital character that she has nurtured various aspects of nature. Madonna shared: “A year ago, when Mike (Beeple’s real name) and I decided to collaborate on this project, I was excited to have the opportunity to share my views on the world as a mother and artist through Mike’s unique perspective.” She continued: “From a wise idea to an emotional story, we built it all together and nurtured art. I want to explore the concept of ‘creation,’ not just in terms of a child entering the world through a woman’s vagina, but also in terms of how an artist generates creativity. Most importantly, we want to take this opportunity to benefit mothers and children who currently need help the most.”
In her first foray into the NFT space, Madonna brings a new dimension to her iconic art and aesthetic vision. Additionally, she offers a fresh way for this mother of six to showcase motherhood in today’s world. As she puts it, “This is a masterpiece for the post-apocalyptic era.”
The triptych series “Mother of Nature”, “Mother of Evolution”, and “Mother of Technology” will be open for bidding on SuperRare at 6 pm today in the United States. The starting bid for each NFT artwork is approximately $1 USD. It is worth noting that Madonna plans to donate the proceeds from the sale of “Mother of Creation” to various organizations she cares about, including The Voices of Children Foundation, The City of Joy Foundation, and Black Mama’s Bail Out.
Although promoting social issues in this way may not be as expected, regardless of how the outside world criticizes, this queen of the music industry is still speaking out for communities in society that deserve and need attention. The starting point is definitely commendable.
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