When did you mint your first NFT?
I minted in late February, I believe! It wasn’t very clear, but I just dove headfirst. I figured that was the best way to learn, and it was.
You’ve made some incredible sales on SuperRare. What is that like, to be one of the top-selling artists in the space?
So many people kept messaging and calling, telling me how perfect NFTs were for me, and I feel that, too! But I want to make sure I’m respecting myself and the community. So I want to keep pushing myself and doing the work. What I’ve learned throughout these years of being on Instagram is that one day you can be on top of the world, and the next, you’re not. So I’m making sure I don’t put all my eggs in one basket.
Can you talk about the Urban Jungle Editing app?
I have been using BrainFeverApps for a decade, so when James, the developer, reached out to collab, I jumped at the opportunity. I had always wanted to design an app and make my editing style accessible to others. I’ve done editing workshops with teens so much that they were the ones in mind every step of the way. So I wanted it to be simple, straightforward, and fun.
You’re one of the most successful Black women making NFTs. What is it like being a Black woman in the space?
It’s incredible, but it isn’t the easiest. I feel like I’m always on the verge of calling white people out for saying something ignorant or not doing the right thing. For this space to work, people are going to need to get uncomfortable. But they’re not ready yet. It’s too “positive” for the sake of not pissing somebody off. Most of the collectors are white men from other countries. There’s a disconnect.
How do you see the representation of Black women in the space?
There isn’t a lot representation on the collector/investor/corporate end, but there’s plenty on the artist side. There needs to be more balanced but it’s systemic, so there’s a lot deeper work at play.
There are so many platforms in the NFT space these days. What advice would you give to artists entering the space trying to decide what platform is best for them?
Make sure it has a marketplace so that your work can be featured, especially if you’re a beginner! Sell your art at any price it will go. But if you’re accepted on SuperRare or something a bit more established, I’d say hold your work and continue to raise your prices for long-term growth.
What are you working on next?
I just purchased a plot of land in Cryptovoxels, and I plan to design an educational/wellness/gallery space where I can teach, party with, and support the community. I’ve got a lot of work to do, but I’m patient because I want it to last. I’m also working on my next NFT, and on a physical collectible to send to my collectors at some point. Thinking about generative art opportunities. I want it all to be something special. Something different than I’ve ever done, but it also has my distinct style and individuality. I also have a lot of fun brand projects on the horizon, too! As well as some personal projects like designing a purpose planner and going back to school for psychology.
