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Nifty Gateway’s latest collaborative drop, ‘Frens’, is making waves in the NFT world, with amazing artists coming together to create stunning pieces that push their boundaries and showcase their individual talents. One of the featured artists featured in this display is Noealz, who has assembled a group of talented collaborators to create pieces that capture the essence of cities like Tokyo and Seoul. Through their collaboration, they have shown that artists can help each other and create something new beyond their individual abilities. The result is a unique collection of NFTs that are not only visually stunning, but also demonstrate the power of collaboration in the art world.

The idea behind this drop is to push our boundaries and help each other, hence the drop name “Frens”. Often as artists we feel like we have to rely on influencers or the algorithm to favor us to get some exposure, or likes or retweets, but we often forget that we can help each other. My collectors can learn about new artists, and my friends’ collectors can learn about each of us, too. – Noealz

Jarvinart x Noealz: “Tokyo Techno Dreams”

Tokyo is a city of limitless possibilities, a city that can be interpreted and reinterpreted in countless ways. A place that inspires visions of both futurism and cyberpunk, it’s a city that defies easy categorization. While capturing Tokyo’s essence through photography is not difficult, the medium inevitably falls short in fully conveying the depth and complexity of this remarkable metropolis.
As an admirer of Idil’s visionary cyberscapes, I have longed to collaborate with her to bring Tokyo to life. With his exceptional talent and unique perspective, Idil possesses the ability to unlock the true potential of Tokyo, to reveal its hidden dimensions and invisible layers. Together we can explore this captivating city and push the boundaries of what is possible, uncovering new vistas for imagination and creativity.

A little more about this piece, the photo itself was taken in Shinjuku at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in the direction of Mt.Fuji. You can see Mount Fuji towering over the city on a clear day. Idil took my photo and used her magic to paint and edit the photo and add a very aesthetic atmosphere to the photo.

RubenFro x Noealz: “Digital Soju”

Seoul is a shimmering, iridescent metropolis that seems to resemble and encapsulate the essence of cyberpunk; a deep skepticism of authority and corporate power, as well as a fascination with advanced technology and its potential to transform society. Often depicting a dystopian future where technology has gone wrong. Cyberpunk embodies a rebellious and anti-establishment spirit, with those challenging the status quo and fighting for individual freedom in the face of oppressive systems.

Few artists have the ability to evoke such strong feelings of defiance against neo-dystopias as Ruben. As a longtime admirer of his work, I was thrilled when he accepted my invitation to collaborate on a project that would bring his unique perspective to Seoul. With his exceptional talent and visionary style, Ruben has added a new dimension to our exploration of cyberpunk aesthetics, elevating the artwork to new heights of evocative power.

A little more about this piece, we have been collaborating on this piece since October 2021. Ruben taught me what I should do to complete this piece and I went out and bought a 360 camera for the purpose of collaborating together. I went out into the city and shot several locations that would look good, and Ruben chose which footage to work with. He then worked his magic and even added the sounds, truly masterful. This location is called “Meat Street” in Seoul, South Korea, ripe with BBQ and yes, lots of soju. The name digital soju came to mind because while I was out shooting this footage, a soju bottle fell from one of the ceilings and shattered next to me.

Tokyoluv x Noealz: “Gangnam Luv”

When people think of Korea, Gangnam often comes to mind as a lively and bustling area where one can easily get caught up in the excitement of the night. It is a place where you are unlikely to find a moment of peace if you visit. When you think of dynamic environments, another name comes to mind – Mac. I’ve known him through social media for years, long before the rise of NFTs. We both have the talent to bring our images to life through animation, albeit with distinct styles. For a while now, I’ve been curious about what we could create together, and that opportunity has finally arrived. Through his perspective, we can now explore Seoul in a whole new light.

A little more about this piece, it was taken on a rainy night in Gangnam, South Korea. I thought for a very long time about how two photographers can collaborate on a piece, as it is not easy. We thought both about editing a single image, or adding different images and then editing together. In the end, the best decision was to edit a photo of me with his editing style. I think it worked perfectly. You can’t tell from this photo, but the woman walking in the photo was actually pretty drunk and swerving all over the alley, perfectly encapsulating Gangnam and the Korean lifestyle.

GreyRadian x Rikognition x Noealz: Bomparam (Spring Breeze)”

This particular piece has an extensive background, as it has been in development for over two years. The initial inspiration for the artwork came from an infrared photograph I took on a beautiful spring day in Seoul, South Korea, and I have long viewed my infrared photography as the perfect medium to mix with paintings.
My admiration for GreyRadian has been long-standing and she was one of the first people I met when I started exploring NFTs. The idea of ​​working together was always present in the back of our minds, but we wanted to raise our efforts to new heights. This is where Rikognition came in. Through his animation expertise we were able to produce a truly distinctive creation. Although it required a considerable amount of patience, I think the end result was well worth the wait.

A little more about this piece, without a doubt, this piece took a lot longer than all the other pieces. We started working on this in the summer of 2021, it started with an infrared photograph I took near Yongsan, South Korea. I’ve always had a fondness for trains and train tracks in my photography, and the theme is prevalent in anime. GreyRadian then worked his magic painting over the photograph, adding the girl, the sky and various elements. Kenson worked on the final third of the piece, animating the various layers and adding the finishing touches. My photography can be categorized as anime-like daytime photography and cyberpunk-style rainy nights, so it’s amazing to see my daytime photography change in this way.