{ "time": 1749965400652, "blocks": [ { "id": "axUW4VFT2V", "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "MxMyA (pronounced max-maya) is a visual artist from Syria/Germany, based in Berlin. He has a background in architecture and graphic design and created his first frame by frame hand-drawn animation at the age of seven. His mission in web3 is to educate, share and celebrate stories from ancient times, and be supportive of the Arabic community.

" } }, { "id": "iv968_LztJ", "type": "image", "data": { "caption": "Essence of Terminology", "withBorder": false, "withBackground": false, "stretched": false, "file": { "url": "https://utfs.io/f/6Yh6QahDx8Ma7G5Yegk3Cd4PHgAxpBRcwFt3E6Ni259XKuVT" } } }, { "id": "ML4VIbhElG", "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Art has always played a part in MxMyA’s life. In his early years he was fortunate to have a couple of uncles who took an interest in him. One taught MxMyA about art, the other about IT and computers. During his teenage years he learned about graphic design when he worked for an advertising company. But he was always destined to study architecture, a field that combines both art and science. While at University MxMyA became absorbed with the world of 3D, and the many possibilities it offered, particularly in the field of art." } }, { "id": "WDG3aQhOp1", "type": "image", "data": { "caption": "Confined Bubbleness", "withBorder": false, "withBackground": false, "stretched": false, "file": { "url": "https://utfs.io/f/6Yh6QahDx8Ma3XavUp8tYVNTWxaK0XnJyhMIvf1GDwCdLzUp" } } }, { "id": "1RMw_EG5YP", "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "In 2021 MxMyA entered the web3 space and began learning as much as he could about the technology behind NFTs and how he could utilise it. It was then that he launched his signature initiative Project Kalimat - Arabic for “Words”- blending calligraphy and digital art, he began reviving ancient narratives minting his Genesis Letters on Ethereum. This project is more than a series of artworks, it is an acknowledgement of the presence of the Arabic Community and the important role they play in the space. MxMyA is a mentor to many within that community." } }, { "id": "9WVtUAhRXW", "type": "image", "data": { "caption": "AI ghayn (May 3, 2023 Opensea)", "withBorder": false, "withBackground": false, "stretched": false, "file": { "url": "https://utfs.io/f/6Yh6QahDx8MaGz9kmSvm14pWxt6HQo0Z9AXaeyhDlSJE7UYu" } } }, { "id": "FU1uTAuVAx", "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "MxMyA’s early work is characterised by intricate calligraphic forms rendered in digital mediums and often presented as 3D objects. It represents a cultural fusion that bridges east and west, as well as the ancient with the modern.

" } }, { "id": "vWUai13lPv", "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Like many artists, MxMyA starts with a blank canvas and lets the imagination take flight. Each artwork begins with a hand-drawn element, then using as many digital tools as required MxMyA finesses the piece until he achieves his desired result. Blender, procreate, illustrator, photoshop and motion graphic software, after effects are just some of the tools MxMyA has mastered. Not all pieces created are minted, they remain in draft form, but they are integral to the pieces that are eventually minted." } }, { "id": "FfhLRjo965", "type": "image", "data": { "caption": "Guardians of Time", "withBorder": false, "withBackground": false, "stretched": false, "file": { "url": "https://utfs.io/f/6Yh6QahDx8MaZfyqLUbm7dj9t013LTJIOlHDKmwESf5ipsAn" } } }, { "id": "G17ko-r4fS", "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Inspiration is drawn from every corner of MxMyA’s life. From personal experiences to journals, architecture to politics, street art to new technology, there is an abundance of subject matter that fuels the creative in MxMyA.
" } }, { "id": "t-K4bW8yIQ", "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Experimentation plays a large part in his process too. Recently MxMyA has started training an Ai model on his own work. The new collection Kalimarchitecture is the result. Through the fusion of Ai and architecture, the ancient city of old Damascus is brought to life. Each piece showcases a section of the old Damascus, the maze of buildings, houses, markets and alleys, in all their glory. It represents art, architecture and culture. " } }, { "id": "RIZpFaqFQb", "type": "image", "data": { "caption": "The Qemariya", "withBorder": false, "withBackground": false, "stretched": false, "file": { "url": "https://utfs.io/f/6Yh6QahDx8MapqM8HjVeCdJMiDo8ly7htpRS5WkGPz9BFXsA" } } }, { "id": "zTLMwrfVlI", "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The strong influence of architecture is evident throughout his art. In his latest artwork minted on Access Protocol, Neighbourhood Intimacy, MxMyA asks the viewer to consider their own surroundings, how does that architecture shape their behaviour? It’s a question that all dedicated architects ponder when designing buildings.

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His new collection on Tezos is one of the most exciting collections of art released in recent times. “Tuways” is a code generated collection, celebrating the life of the medieval Medina musician, entertainer and innovator Tuways. A performer who pioneered new forms of Arabic songs, bridged the social divide, and brought people together. This unique PFP collection is geometric, it combines 23 distinct traits and is generated using only straight lines. This important body of work is a testament to MxMyA’s mission to highlight the contribution Arabic culture has made to the arts and society in general.
Read more about Tuways here." } }, { "id": "Z3X-YtVfnO", "type": "image", "data": { "caption": "Tuways - one piece from the collection", "withBorder": false, "withBackground": false, "stretched": false, "file": { "url": "https://utfs.io/f/6Yh6QahDx8MaMO8w3tsAG8JlgSBRjxfZNbiauPtX10sHwIC5" } } }, { "id": "uhFa1EbM1h", "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The future for subscribers to MxMyA looks bright. He is an artist who is at the cutting edge of innovation, and one who is determined to bridge the cultural and crosschain divide. He is not simply an artist, or an architect, MxMyA is an educator who is bringing the stories of ancient Arabic culture to life.

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Explore the art world of MxMyA on the HUB

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