Alex Manea 

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   This series of NFT works represents a heartfelt exploration of my artistic vision, seeking to integrate digital and physical realms in meaningful ways. Each piece within this collection reflects the core concepts and techniques that I use in my traditional artworks. By employing the same methods, I strive to ensure that these NFTs are not merely digital echoes but genuine extensions of my physical oeuvre.

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   The series is dynamic and perpetually evolving, embodying a fluid dialogue between digital and physical forms. Each NFT is either paired with or destined to be realized as a corresponding physical artwork. This approach subverts the conventional trajectory in which physical pieces are later digitized as NFTs. Instead, my NFTs are conceived within the digital landscape with the explicit intention of their eventual manifestation in tangible form. This reverse methodology serves to challenge the nascent status of NFTs, prompting a reevaluation of their role and significance within the art world.

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   By initiating the creative process in the digital domain, I aim to provoke a critical discourse on the nature of art and its materiality. These NFTs are not secondary or derivative; rather, they are foundational studies that inform and shape their physical counterparts. This deliberate inversion elevates the NFT from a mere digital reproduction to a primary artistic expression, questioning and redefining its traditional role.

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   The culmination of this series will be a comprehensive body of work encompassing a diverse array of mediums, including painting, drawing, installation, site-specific art, photography, sound art, and video art. The thematic underpinning of the series is rooted in the cyclical nature of elements and events in the natural world, reflecting the perpetual ebb and flow between digital and physical manifestations of art. This back-and-forth dialogue underscores the transformative journey of each piece, emphasizing the interconnectedness and continuity of artistic expression across different mediums.

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   In essence, this series not only bridges the gap between digital and physical art but also invites viewers to engage with the evolving narrative of creation and transformation. It is an endeavor that seeks to expand the boundaries of artistic practice, offering a nuanced perspective on the interplay between technology and tradition, and ultimately enriching the discourse on the future of art in the digital age