September will be an iconic month in the world of art and blockchain. Baltimore-based artist Vinnie Hager, known for his unmistakable artistry of bold lines, shapes and patterns, has announced the release of an ambitious art project titled “Diary” on September 7, 2023. This project promises to be one of the most successful of the year. inclusive art drops, captivating both traditional and digital art collectors.
“For me, drawing is the foundation of all my artwork and the transition to my daily life and habits. These 100 pieces of art I’ve created over the past seven years are so important to me because they act as a visual diary, from the really hard times to the good times. I wanted to be able to reimagine those different eras of my life through a digital lens, so that the process of this collection could breathe new life and the meaning of that visual language.” – Vinnie Hager
Hager is no newcomer to the NFT realm. His 2021 digital art project ‘Letters’ brought in a whopping $10 million in trade. With “Diary,” he takes a different approach by tracing its roots back to the early explorations of drawing in 2016. Available on OpenSea, the collection will not only consist of digital tokens on the blockchain. Each digital artwork, priced at an attractive $86, promises uniqueness, inspired by 12 different aesthetic categories that reflect Hager’s evolution over time. What makes this venture even more unique is the physical aspect: owners can claim a tangible print of their digital purchase, and a lucky 100 will receive original Hager drawings from 2016-2023.
Hager’s seven-year artistic journey was both transformative and emotionally charged, marked by significant personal losses. The ‘Diary’ collection symbolizes his resilience and describes his emotional evolution. These artworks are more than just pictures; They are pages from his life. Hager says: “Drawing acts as my visual diary, from the hard times to the good times. Reinventing these eras of my life through a digital perspective breathes new life into this visual language.”
Hager’s work is known for creating works of art that combine elements of lines, shapes, symbols and characters and is often reminiscent of a jigsaw puzzle. His partnerships include such notable names as Meta/Instagram, Tommy Hilfiger, TIME Magazine, OpenSea and more.
For enthusiasts and collectors, the collection will be available exclusively on OpenSea at: https://opensea.io/collection/diary-by-vinnie-hager/drop. This 24-hour sale, produced by Creature Labs, begins September 7 at 2pm EST/7pm GMT. Accompanying this release is a short documentary, which offers a deep dive into Hager’s artistic inspirations and personal journey. For more insights, follow Vinnie on Twitter at twitter.com/vinniehager.
TL; DR: Vinnie Hager will release a unique art project titled ‘Diary’ on September 7, 2023, in which physical and digital art merge. This collection will be available on OpenSea, with 100 lucky owners receiving an original Hager drawing from the years 2016-2023.
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