Herefor_This

64/64 - Sketchbook A @williamapan Well done William, @jamiegourlay, and the whole @verse_works team! Ending it with probably my favorite mints. (left) #11 @drleenft (right) me

@stevezee_ Just placed an order 🤝. Need to map out location and size for the signed print.

Everywhere I look, Meridian. Framed the Meridian print triptych I purchased from Matt’s online store ($45 each). Looks meant to be. Link for the store below. 👇

@metacaffeine @smolskull ⬅️

Smolskull fam.💀 We’ve had a lotta good times since the mint. Who’s ready for the next chapter of fxhash with $fxh token and arrrt coins? Like if you claimed $fxh, retweet if you minted or bought a @smolskull, and reply to share those smolskulls.💀 It’s party time 🎉

@mikegee @erikswahn A beauty!

Four Musicians (Soma) by @erikswahn I went through all 80 of these a single time and instantly knew this was the one the moment I saw it. I can't explain why, it just is. Love it when that happens.

@erikswahn I’m incredibly grateful to add Soma to the collection. Thank you for continuing to share such captivating and personal experiences.

The movement in these pieces, ah! Thank you so much for the support, HfT, love the collection!

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Small Dog Chasing Ball from Soma 2025 by Erik Swahn

Erik Swahn | Soma We are delighted to officially announce Erik Swahn’s upcoming SOLOS release, Soma. A symphony of light, colour, music, and atmosphere. 🪡↓

@verse_works @erikswahn Where is the best place to check out the release details?

Erik Swahn | Soma Series of 80

@jamiegourlay @erikswahn @solos_gallery Mother of god…

@spoilsandloot coming through with the 🔥🔥🔥

MERIDIAN MONDAYS Left: Meridian #275 by @mattdesl on @artblocks_io in the collection of @herefor_this Right: My photo of the Supertree Grove at the Gardens by the Bay, Singapore, May 2017.

Rapport #227 params by @herefor_this minted Jan 4, 2024 #generativeart #genartclub #fxhash

From Digital to Analog 😱

The Near-Death of My Career As An Artist I still remember the day my NFT project, Lebras, was supposed to change everything for me. It was March 11th, 2022, and I was sitting in front of my computer, hands shaking, heart racing. Five minutes to launch, and I was convinced this was it – the project that would finally ‘put me on the map’. The pre-sale list was full. There seemed to be good engagement on my announcement tweets (yes tweets!). Everything seemed like a green light. But as the clock ticked down, that excitement turned to despair. The mints didn't come like I had expected them to. At the time the relative silence had felt deafening. I had poured my heart and soul into Lebras, and its ‘failure’ felt like a personal rejection. I questioned everything: my art, my worth, my place in the NFT space. For months, I couldn't bring myself to create. I deleted projects, uninstalled software, and wondered if I had been delusional to think I could make it as a full-time artist at all. But then, something unexpected happened. I casually scrolled through my feed and stumbled upon a logo design challenge on the Tezos platform, TEIA. Reluctantly, I grabbed the nearest sketchbook and started doodling an isometric cube, filled with letters that I called 'TEIA-sseract'. That casual experiment evolved into Tesseract, a project that would eventually mint out quickly and unexpectedly boost Lebras' sales. Looking back, I realized that my attachment to the outcome had suffocated my creativity. I had been so focused on 'success' by the criteria of the space, that I forgot why I started creating in the first place – for the joy of it. Tesseract taught me that true freedom lies in detachment. When we create for the sake of creation, not for external validation, we tap into a deeper sense of purpose, that paradoxically seems to increase the likelyhood of favorable outcomes. I know that letting go of attachment can sound like a cliché, a tired phrase that's easy to dismiss. But the truth is, it's the only method I've found that consistently works. It is counterintuitive, but the more we want something, the more we need to let go. It's a paradox that can be hard to wrap our heads around, but it is the only way to truly create sustainably without suffocating under the weight of our own expectations. But here's the funny thing: creativity is not something we can turn away from or switch off easily. It is a part of us, a driving force that pushes us to create, even when (or especially when!) we think we've given up. It is a reminder that our passion and dedication are what truly matter. As artists in the NFT space, we face unique pressures. We are driven by a desire for success, but the metrics we use to measure it – mint numbers, revenue, floor prices – they can be cold and unforgiving. It is easy to get caught up in the narratives and expectations of others. But we must resist. We must be kind to ourselves, acknowledging that our worth is not tied to our art's commercial success. We must also work honestly and to the best of our ability at any given time. It is the only way to truly create something meaningful and authentic. When we pour our hearts and souls into our work, we open ourselves up to the possibility of failure, but also to the possibility of something truly remarkable. Especially in a space like this, we must create with a lightness that comes from detachment. We can focus on the process, not the outcome. We can reward ourselves for taking risks and trying new things. And when the market is unpredictable, and our work seems invisible, we can hold on to the one thing that is always within our control – the act of creation itself. If there is anything I have learnt over the past few years, it is that longevity in Web3 (as I see it) for most of us, will be the accumulation of small wins, the bravery to try, and the resilience to keep going. I often see great artists trickling out of the space, especially when the road ahead seems uncertain. It is understandable. However I wish for them to keep creating, and trust that the process will carry them through. As I learned from my own journey, sometimes you have to go forward to cast light on what you've done before. And sometimes, that alone is enough. 🔴⚪️⚫️

@jamiegourlay 🫂

The app is currently basic, but we have a number of new features planned, including: ⌲ Lists ⌲ Collection sharing ⌲ Hide, sort, filter, rearrange We’ll be reaching out to everyone who’s already requested an invite today and tomorrow. Add an emoji below this post if you’d like to try it. ↓

NEW SECONDARY MARKET In addition to hosting top tier primary market releases, Verse will soon also show secondary works by the world’s greatest digital artists whether released on Verse or elsewhere. ⌲ Next week: every series by every artist to have ever shown on Verse ⌲ August: new Explore page with improved discoverability ↓

@sfbatchelor @williamapan @verse_works It's my pleasure! Thank you for the reserve.

@herefor_this @williamapan @verse_works so grateful to have it collected by you friend 🙏🤍

Dragons by @williamapan vibes! 💙💛🧡 Love the movement in this. Well done @sfbatchelor 🥂

@cspok_eth @sfbatchelor @fx_hash_ Love this collection! Tried a similar set here

Angel's Egg by @sfbatchelor on @fx_hash_ B&W organic goodness! #96, #13 and #135

@ragnar_meta @cspok_eth @sfbatchelor @fx_hash_ This is stunning!