Nazarov NFT’s – The Search for Definitive Truth in The Evolution of Art
A thought – two hands – a canvas – a code
Nazarov is the oracle of the art world. His approach to his NFT practice is to take the “real world” data of his creations and generate, on-chain, definitive truth about the off-chain art world.
Nazarov creates the physical work as an opening to a conversation with the digital realm. The NFT is then created in response and the dialog between the two tells the story. From the mixing of colors to the strokes of the brush each physical action embeds a code soon to be realized upon the blockchain.
For Nazarov, NFT’s are not simply minted, they are born. The process of coding smart contracts, art creation, managing social media platforms, creating hype, etc is akin to the labors of procreation. Each minted NFT is a life born from intention, seduction, desire, action, and care. For Nazarov, NFT’s and Blockchain Protocols are commentaries on the human condition and our desire for a world that is provably fair.
In an art world reliant upon the trust of handshakes, written contracts, manipulation, and FOMO, Nazarov explores the ability for art to evolve freely in a world of trustless code. For Nazarov, art is the meeting place of spiritual energy and physical sense, and blockchain is the realm of possibility in which this union will evolve. Nazarov explores how our human mechanisms for perception, both spiritual and physical, will change when the plains of the metaverse are indistinguishable from the world we are born into.
For Nazarov, his practice of merging the physical and digital is the bridge for these two worlds to come to consensus about the meaning of art.
Works on Canvas From the Blockchain Series
NFT PROJECTS
NFTLA 2022 - PROMETHEUS
If Bitcoin is gold 2.0 then for Nazarov, blockchain is Fire 2.0
It was the gift of fire from Prometheus that gave humanity science, technological development, and civilization. Fire gave humanity hope. Nazarov explores how blockchain will influence and help write the next chapter of human development. What new hope can we as humans have in a world that is streamlining ease of ownership, redefining the idea of what is physical, is trustless, provably fair, and objectively identifiable.
In the Prometheus series, Nazarov explores the birth of a piece of art on the blockchain through NFT technology. Based upon his physical work, The Faithful Feed the Flame, fire lights the way freeing us from the blindness of our caves. Each shifting phase coming out of the darkness is another step towards the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual advancement of humankind. In the end, we are left with the glorious representation of the realization of our potential only to have the cycle restart anew in darkness, a warning perhaps, that we collectively have so much to gain from the utilization of this fire and even more to lose if we fail to keep it lit for the generations to come.
GROWING WITHIN THE FLAME
The collection, Growing Within The Flame, explores the philosophical concept of recognizing blockchain technology as a gift of fire to the world. Nazarov visualizes blockchain solutions as a new flame that will influence the next chapter of human development. A single spark that forced the darkness into retreat and propelled us into the stars has brought society to where we find ourselves today. Humanity once looked to the sky for their future but now this new technology has brought that promise of answers in the stars into our hands. Nazarov explores the implications of the technology as it moves from hand to permeate the mind and soul, forever changing what it means to be human.
Nazarov is proud to be collaborating with Epik to showcase this collection at Dcentral Miami for Art Basel Week 2021.
View the Collection: https://epikprime.com/marketplace/collections/nazarov-growing-within-the-flame/
Scaling - Edition of 1
Scaling is a special edition NFT creation by Nazarov that is paired with the physical work titled: The Faithful Feed the Flame – 96”H x 72”W, Acrylic on Canvas. The two works were created in tandem and are sold in tandem, as a representation of the continuity between physical and digital existence. In Scaling, Nazarov explores the parallels of the adoption of blockchain technology to the human experience of adapting to change. Each external and internal stimuli is a challenge, lesson, and gift in our development. For Nazarov, life is a work in progress. Each day, there is a degree of growth that occurs to meet the needs of survival. Nazarov questions if we can ever reach a stage of completion for a predetermined goal and that perhaps the journey is the goal, if the journey is the goal, then our experience of scaling is not a means to an end, but the inevitable result of life itself. For Nazarov, being ready means we are never finished growing, we are always scaling. If you have any questions about purchasing this item please email: help@epikprime.com
The Faithful Feed The Flame - 96”H x 72”W
Before Your Eyes - Edition of 6
In Before Your Eyes, Nazarov explores a latent power, full of potential, exploding from the background in a game of taking chances and chasing regret. For the artist, every life-defining chance is already in front of us at any given moment. While regrets may be a lesson, to obsess over them is to create a barrier that shields us from our next chance. Which leads to the flashing panels as ghosts of opportunities missed, taunting, and to be chased forever instead of intuitive clues for opportunity present to be captured and explored on the journey. For Nazarov, opportunity is attracted to those that make themselves attractive to it, those who open themselves freely to its potential. Nazarov invites the viewer to open, enhance their perception, confront a wall and within it, see a door.
To Seek and Find The Untold Want - Edition of 6
Voyagers shifting from one plane to another dance across the screen. Inspired by the work of poet Walt Whitman, To Seek and Find The Untold Want explores the human hunger to achieve desires beyond the depths of our knowledge and perception. Nazarov ponders the effects of ever-evolving technological advancements on the human physical, spiritual and emotional experience along this voyage. What pieces of ourselves shall we discover and leave behind in a realm of coded infinity.
We Are Beyond Time - Edition of 6
Nazarov envisions our most precious commodity, time, as freed from its own shackles. The piece takes the form of a conquered clock, with the viewer in command of the arrows of time. Nazarov invites the viewer to seize hold of this resource, both free and priceless, to decide if they shall run time or allow time to run them.
ICON: AVATAR FASHION UNIVERSE
Vladimir Nazarov is excited to be collaborating with Epik Prime and The Ready Games to bring his art to life as digital fashion goods in the Icon: Fashion Avatar Metaverse
Nazarov is grateful that his art could be a part of such a vibrant online community and is excited to see the development of his art as utility NFT’s in this new digital goods economy.
Press Release: https://www.yahoo.com/now/ready-games-launches-icon-avatar-203600628.html
Learn More: https://medium.com/epikprime/epik-prime-ready-games-interoperability-of-the-epikverse-c509603e84fa
About Epik: https://epikprime.com/about-epik-prime
Download the Icon Game: https://thereadygames.com/icon
Nazarov: A Tribute to Togetherness
Vladimir Nazarov is honored to be working with Epik Prime and the 911 Day organization to help raise money through the selling of a curated collection of limited edition NFT collectibles
He is grateful that his art can give back and help the 911 Day organization in fulfilling its ongoing mission of making the anniversary of 9/11 into a worldwide day of unity.
Nazarov invites patrons to support this epic charity and receive a limited edition digital artwork celebrating the spirit of togetherness that this event is honoring.
Collect these unique pieces while doing good. 100% of your purchase is a donation that supports the 9/11 National Day of Service & Remembrance (receipt provided).
Link To NFT Market Place: https://epikprime.com/marketplace/collections/9-11-day-x-epik/
911 Day Website: https://www.911day.org/