J_SKY NFT artist interview | NFT CULTURE | NFTs and Crypto Art

by James · September 13, 2022

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Where are you from? (State a bit of your background, have you moved, etc.)

Half the year I live in the EU, the other half the year in Dubai

Can you tell us about your background and what led you down the path to becoming an artist and eventually experimenting with NFTs?

Heyyy. My name is Julia aka J_SKY, I grew up in a creative family, my grandfather is a revered artist. I have been involved in creative work all my life
I am an interior designer by training, I also studied monumental painting. I have created more than a dozen murals in the interior.
I also make oil paintings and took part in exhibitions with them.

But I have been a full time nft artist for 1.5 years now and I want to continue building my career in this WEB 3 area.
I have made and sold over 60 pieces of art on SuperRare, FND and KO.
I am also the co-founder and artist of the WRAKX collection.
Having a common focus and desire to develop the WEB 3 space, because only here do I feel free and can do what I want. In my opinion, the sense of freedom is why artists come to the NFT space.

When did you make your first NFT? Which platform did you choose and why?

My first collection was made by Opensea 1.5 years ago. I chose Opensea because it was the most famous marketplace and I didn’t know much about other marketplaces, haha. The collection was called CryptoAnimals and consisted of various images of animals. My choice was associated with animals, because they are a big part of our life, and some of them are on the verge of extinction, while only a small part of humanity is concerned with salvation. Part of the income goes to support animals (WWF or local shelters).

Can you tell us one thing you can’t live without? (and why)

My iPad Pro. I spend most of my life with the Ipad and it is a window to my Web 3 world, also with it I create my art and just a universal helper for everyday life.

Who is your favorite artist(s) (Not NFT)? What about their style resonates with you

My favorite is Hieronymus Bosch. My favorite is Hieronymus Bosch. He has a unique style of pictures, a detailed drawing of the characters, an unusual look at the typical.

Who is your favorite NFT artist? What makes this artist unique?

My favorite is @SubwwayM. He has a unique style and bright art.

What made you pursue NFT art?

I have been surrounded by art since childhood, because as a child I spent a lot of time in my grandfather’s workshop and I liked it, so I decided to connect my life with the creation of art

What is the one NFT you wish you had bought but missed out on

Art made by Archan Nair and Deekay, BAYC, Cryptopunks.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? Why this location?

I would like to send to Machu Picchu, a place located in the mountains has crazy energy and a great history

What are your other passions besides art? Why?

I love to eat (haha) try food from different nationalities, unusual food.

Do you make other forms of art?

Not yet, but I want to try to make a sculpture (make my own toy)

Are you self-taught or trained?

Now my teacher is my experience and the time I spent making art

How did you arrive at your specific style?

Since I love animals, I wanted to draw them, but at the same time I wanted them to look unusual. Then I started adding new heroes and finally I got WRAKX

How has your style evolved over the years?

The style got weirder :))

What is coming in the near future?

I want to provide more value to my collectors – to provide physical paintings, to be able to purchase a real WRAKX figure

If you could collaborate with one artist, who would it be? (and why)

I would like to collaborate with Archan Nair. Since we have different styles, I would like to try to integrate them into each other, to create something new. By creating something new, we will move forward