The former Gallery Amsterdam and Frame Shop reopened as Carmel’s first NFT gallery, Nematic and Daisy Rose Galleries. This collaboration between Craig and Daisy Rose and Claus Enevoldsen of MakersPlace, a digital art marketplace, brought a new art experience to the community.
Craig Rose explained their partnership with Enevoldsen, where both parties curated a selection of artists. The gallery featured work from Californian artists and others from across the nation. NFT art, a digital medium that includes drawings, paintings, music, film, poetry, and books, offers a new way to consume and own art. The allure of NFTs lies in their digitally confirmed, undeniable ownership, which appeals to many.
Despite the excitement, concerns about the sustainability and ethics of NFTs and cryptocurrency persisted. California-based artist Blakeney Sanford, featured at the gallery’s open house, embraced NFTs to broaden her audience. Sanford’s series “The Portals” included blue sculpture installations documented through photos and videos, available for purchase as NFTs.
MakersPlace’s use of blockchain technology ensured the rarity and ownership of the artworks, accepting both cryptocurrency and traditional payments. Claus Enevoldsen expressed his enthusiasm for showcasing digital art in Carmel, highlighting the creativity it brings.
Gallery visitors could buy artwork using dollars or Ether, the Ethereum blockchain currency. Nematic committed to donating over 2 percent of its profits to local causes. Craig Rose described the gallery’s approach as “phygital,” blending digital and physical art.
Nematic and Daisy Rose Gallery also featured Lindsey Ross’s “Mushroom People Project,” which used the 19th-century wet plate collodion process to create unique photomontages. Ross likened the connectivity in the digital realm to that of mushrooms’ mycelium network.
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