November 09, 2021

Artist Spotlight: John Karel (AKA jjjjjjjjjjohn) and his Low-Poly Window Still Life Series

Kevin is joined by John Karel (aka jjjjjjjjjjohn ), the low-poly animation artist best known for OBJKT generative PFP project Randomly Common Skeles and the Window Still Life series on Hic Et Nunc. SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPI...

Kevin is joined by John Karel (aka jjjjjjjjjjohn), the low-poly animation artist best known for OBJKT generative PFP project Randomly Common Skeles and the Window Still Life series on Hic Et Nunc.

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SHOW NOTES

  • Who is John Karel (aka jjjjjjjjjjohn)? [00:55]
  • How did John get started with his own particular brand of 3D art and involved with the community that embraces it? [01:53]
  • When did John first notice his work resonating with a wider audience? [06:14]
  • Whence originated John's ubiquitous Skeleton character and grid aesthetic? [07:10]
  • What is it about low-poly art that most appeals to John as a form of expression? [10:24]
  • Tools past and present that John has used to create his pieces. [13:48]
  • What catalyzed John's entry into the world of NFTs, and what prompted him to move from Ethereum/Rarible to Tezos/HEN? [14:33]
  • John shares what went into his Windows Still Life series, and how he feels about its popularity among fellow artists as a springboard for appreciative tributes. [21:04]
  • John explains why he includes non-sponsored product placement in much of his work. [23:59]
  • From where does John draw inspiration for new pieces? Is he in the habit of planting Easter eggs of secret significance in his work? [25:29]
  • John's thoughts on rarity and keeping his work available to people on a budget. [30:05]
  • John walks us through what inspired his Notebooks series. [31:56]
  • Is John enjoying his current success among NFT collectors? [35:12]
  • What's the reason behind John's numbering scheme? [37:44]
  • Why so many Js, jjjjjjjjjjohn? [38:49]
  • Does John consider himself an NFT collector? [40:01]
  • Has John given up freelancing altogether? [42:01]
  • What's next for John? [43:08]
  • Parting thoughts. [45:59]

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