Volume: X | Interview with 'F-Collective'
24 September 2022 - Community is the Utility
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Foreword
In this edition of IMPAKT we explore the minds of The ‘F-Collective’. A grass-roots initiative which has spawned from the very depths of Pak’s Discord server. This edition is much longer than previous issues. I have asked Revue to add a hyper-links within their platform- unfortunately, this feature is not yet live. Until then please utilize your ‘Ctrl + F’ function to quickly navigate this article. Thank you for reading!
Graciously,
- iseult
Interview with ‘F-Collective’
Interview with aa.fren
What does Pak’s F token mean to you?
F is a performance. Some participate, some observe, some create.
What is ‘F'Collective?
The F Collective is a way for F holders to give a peak into the portal. It’s like leaving a door slightly open, you are going to take a peak regardless and see the wonders inside. An epitome of fomo.
How do you envision this project going forward?
F Collective moving forward will be an opportunity for people to join the performance of F. I am excited to see people take a peak inside of our portal showcasing some of our great community.
Describe the concept of your contribution to the collective’s debut Open Edition.
My creation for F Collective is a utopian structure in a state of constant change. It draws from the present day reality and abstracts it as level of critical consciousness. the theme follows on from my Theatre creation with the conversation around digital worlds. for me the digital worlds we create should not be a representation of our world. It should reflect a world that is infinite space, micro-climatized, reversible, flexible, nothing is definitive.
Why should a creator list in $ASH?
Ash is a social currency. Creators should list in ash if they believe in the balance of society. The value of ash is not its monetary price, but its social impact. We assign a $ value to the things we hold. Yet if we change that dynamic to a social value to the things we hold, then we may solve some inequality in society and push forward a better world. The conversation would change from “look at all the things I have” to “look at all the things we made”.
What does it mean to be a Pak collector?
To appreciate design is what it means to be a pak collector. Good design makes you think, it makes you converse and it makes you see the subtly.
What is your role within 'F'Collective?
My role is a creator, but I am happy to join the conversations around what we aim to achieve as a collective.
Interview with AmyJ📸 ( :D , :D )
What does Pak’s F token mean to you?
I came to the community after the drop, but would have probably missed anyway. Can I quote Deanas’ Discord message here? This response made me even more excited to be a part of this drop. “Most Pak collectors ask what Pak can do for them. We ask what we can do for Pak.” I hold great respect for Pak and this f-token community for bringing us all together as one and pushing the limits of what is possible.
What is ‘F'Collective?
Nothing, and everything at the same time. <3
How do you envision this project going forward?
Open ended, there are a lot of possibilities when we all come together as one…especially with the variety of skills and passions across this collective drop, some of us have been connected for months and some only now are meeting, but we’re all mobilizing the inspiration and energy we have gained from creating… for something bigger than ourselves, which is beautiful.
Describe the concept of your contribution to the collective’s debut Open Edition.
Many of us in this community have traveled a path in life that lead us to explore peace and light. Through creation we’re moving light through space to shape an image of peace, or to illuminate that which is peace.
Why should a creator list in $ASH?
Solidarity has been a big part of my life, from sports to grassroots activism…life is teamwork. When I arrived into web3, and found Pak and the $ASH token, I felt strongly about standing in solidarity with Pak. He shared a note from Facebook (I can’t find anymore) that spoke on agencies and studios preventing innovation and creation, and it is something I relate to 100% living in Hollywood.
In web3 we need solidarity more than ever, but we’re seeing more web3 support going the studios and agencies now. $ASH may be unknown to many, but I feel that is a responsibility we all carry to show the model we were shown. The blockchain is a peer to peer transaction ledger, is $ASH a model to move us towards more decentralization while we all build on “one” Ethereum chain?
What does it mean to be a Pak collector?
A supporter of the innovation and beauty. The world needs more of both of those.
What is your role within 'F'Collective?
Creator, with gratitude for Bit Savage for pulling me in and being a support for many in the space.
Interview with BitSavage 🟣🟠🕷⚫🟢 🦇🔊
What does Pak’s F token mean to you?
Pak’s ‘f’ nft to me is a symbol of hope, fear, love, dreams, envy, greed and ecstasy rolled into one.
A chance at a 50/50 partnership with one of the greatest nft innovators is a wild concept that many can speculate on, but I chose to interpret this as an active call to learn, produce and engage within this community. To me its is a true relationship play; for creator, spectator and collector. Everyone had a role leading up to the release and I chose to participate.
For me expectations weren’t to high, I knew I would own one… Stay up late to get one for free, money wise; but the real payment was time and attention.
I have noticed my decisions and why I choose them, ‘f’ is a representation of this. I have chosen to hold this token and it has blossomed into an incredible community within the PAK ecosystem.
Today the ‘f’ token stands for a well-knit community that supports and connects beyond human limitations and barriers.
What is ‘F'Collective?
The ‘f’ nft is a portal and the ‘f’collective is the first true metaverse that is being built from a global community stand point. (More portals may open later).
To me the ‘f’collective is an example of what great minds can come together and create. Blockchain technology is allowing a new workspace to unfold and disrupt current models for artists, developers and consumers. This collective aims to release a successful genesis collection on the one year anniversary of Pak’s fomoverse free claim. This past year we all have learned and experienced a lot. Wonderful worlds have already branded into something beautiful like Austin’s Fomoverse Radio show! This is a glimpse of what Each ‘f’ holder has inside. I know we all possess incredible talents and life experience that can give birth to something unique. By forming a collective and pooling our skills and resources together, sets this venture up for great things. Everyone is equal, everyone is heard and everyone contributes, I feel we are already a success; the journey to get here was a hyper drive in the world of crypto. Consistency, Focus, adaptation and dedication are priceless characteristics needed to manifest big goals; and we all have shown this especially in the past year.
The primary objective is ‘f’amily, ‘f’un and ‘f’——. What ever you like to fill the blink in with. This collective sets an inaugural intention to create, support and raise the bar for the virtual collection industry.
How do you envision this project going forward?
Going forward I envision the ‘f’ collective, collaborating, expanding & learning from industry leaders and best practices. A sort of “creative virtual oasis”, where the intentions and delivery are harmonious experiences, and the artistic tokens are pure delight-ment.
Being in this space I have learned not to allow euphoric emotions to overshadow the current landscape of the blockchain industry. We are still at an early enough stage that everything can change, and will operate differently in 3-5 years. This being said I have learned to enjoy each day that I get to build and create with the collective; we are laying a great infrastructure for something remarkable.
Presently, we are all currently focused this First f-1 drop, so it can be as successful as we can make it. No road map, no utility, no promises; but that doesn’t mean tomorrow will be the same. The core collective is already here building and providing value, my vision is for this effortless workflow to continue. I would like to see more developers, creators and web2 giants in a think tank that fosters technological advancements for the embitterment of this planet.
Describe the concept of your contribution to the collective’s debut Open Edition.
The open edition has hints of PAKs, carbon event. We will start with an auction that rewards bidders with an open edition art token. Once the auction concludes an OPEN EDITION event will begin and have an interesting twist, the creators will have different set amounts the can be minted at random. So, if someone mints the max 10 tokens, they could get a mixture of art tokens from the featured creators!
We want this to be a fun experience so seeing how this event turns out will be a true experience. We will also give ‘f’ token holders first access, then wallets with 25$ASH will have access and finally the public can jump in. Since this is our first event we will see what the community loved about this approach and how we can incorporate other things to make it unique. Using blockchain and smart contracts as creative mediums is a whole new approach to the nft industry, PAK and this community has truly shown innovation in this area.
Also the OPEN EDITION may have unique value, so owning more than one is a good choice. But, ultimately the community can choose what feels right to them…
Why should a creator list in $ASH?
As a creator, we now have no limits on space and time. We can create, connect and consume 24/7 with the combination of our physical lives and digital personas. $ASH is a digital token born from the destruction of another amazing creation, this tokens intention has a unique feature that many creators can follow and or participate in. Pak allowing the world to burn nfts for $ash is a bold and risky statement. This sets the bar for any other creators currently in the nft space, it can be seen as the “bitcoin” of the art world. With time many improvements to the $ASH ecosystem will emerge, so it would be wise to release a few collections in $ASH.
There’s a tight community that is already utilizing and constructing the first iteration of an $ASH ecosystem. As the technology matures and human taste for virtual experiences, $ASH can play a great role in providing access to quality content.
I already released a few collections in $ASH and received major support from this early community. If a creator wants to expand themselves, I suggest they join communities like this and connect on a personal level before releasing their creations. $ASH is extremely undervalued and will blossom with time, its a token for the bold…
What does it mean to be a Pak collector?
I feel a PAK collector is someone who mentally frolics throughout space and time. The lore that PAK gives can be enticing and vague enough to peak anyone’s interest, but this is not for the faint of heart. Entering PAKs ecosystem can force you to review values, morals and existence…
The art, concepts, structure and body of work can stand alone for years to come. PAK is pushing the idea of value, ownership and creation. Some may have the traditional filter of “MONEY-SUCCESS”, but with PAK you can collect and get the experience you are searching for; which is priceless to me.
I chose to collect PAK and feel great about this decision. I have held NFTs since 2017, so I know what its like to resonate with something and own it for a value beyond human limitations…
What is your role within 'F'Collective?
My current role in the ‘f’collective is, ARTIST, COO and CO-Team captain. The ‘f’ community is special to a lot of us, and I want our best foot forward; so a voluntarily took the lead to get things in order. Very quickly others joined in to assist and get this where it is today! A true team effort that is an example of what great minds can produce, three brains are better than one…
Ultimately I needed a vision to make this happen, for me 'reverse engineering’ is key for creation. Most times I approach projects with this mindset, but for true completion, all parties involved have to align. Last year many of the ‘f’-holders wanted to align and join forces by creating something special, but for some reason, the ‘f'ourth time was the one that prevailed. I envisioned a joint effort that features the skills and talents of all involved to transform into a cohesive release. In order for this to be a success, a core group with structure would be needed, I know where my strengths are and much more would be necessary for this to work.
Initially the conversations and remarks in PAK’s 'f’ chat hint at a collaborative venture, but nothing concrete, some where waiting but ‘f’ has no promises or roadmap. I knew if we seriously want to produce a collective project we would need a starting point. I voluntarily used my own discord to organize and communicate with other creators, it felt a bit disjointed at first. My intention was to allow updates, URL links, image sharing, and anything else we needed to move along at a good pace. Many stepped up to do what they were comfortable doing, I helped organize roles and announcements as this dream became a reality. The core group held zoom chats that consisted of a lot of laughter and we discussed various ways to approach this collective formation.
Interview with Chank Diesel
What does Pak’s F token mean to you?
It means I’m part of something that most people don’t understand, but something that makes perfect sense to me. the fomoverse created by F token feels like a warm space for curious innovation and a concise and cool little community.
What is ‘F'Collective?
I like to think it’s a little working group of like-minded artists, collectors and enthusiasts who like minimalist geometric dark art that brings light & good will out of a sea of darkness.
How do you envision this project going forward?
Oh wow, I’m too busy thinking about the present and the first drops to worry about the future much. I’m just happy to be working with a peer group of great smart artists and hoping to connect with some new collectors who will appreciate our creations. I’m hoping people can reconfigure and remix elements from my piece to create something new. but it’s kinda complicated and weird. here’s a couple remixes using your name, enjoy! if you paused a frame from the animation and copy and paste the letters and make new words. kind of a clunky photo font nobody is likely to use, but I’d like to offer up to the CC0 community. so people could take letters from my image and make images like this:
Describe the concept of your contribution to the collective’s debut Open Edition.
First and foremost, I see every unique typeface design as a fun work of art in itself; I just love the interplay and proportions of curves and straight lines and what they create when it’s all put together. But for this piece I am also trying to create a gift for the CC0 community in the form of a functional photofont. Any frame from the piece can be paused and you can copy and paste letters from the image to create new words if you’d like. So it’s like art you can use to make more new art. Both a font and a lovely decorative icon.
Why should a creator list in $ASH?
Because they enjoy fire and art and flames and smoke and burning things and darkness.
What does it mean to be a Pak collector?
Pak collectors appreciate the simplest things and enjoy burning art and playing with ashes.
What is your role within 'F'Collective?
I think my role in Fcollective should be Resident Alphabetician.
Interview with ANiMAtttiC & TheDigitalCoy
What does Pak’s F token mean to you and how did your collab with ANiMAtttiC come to be?
@animatttic is so talented and prolific - I think I found their art randomly and then liked on twitter and then they reached out to me. We then started chatting and said we’d collab someday so here we are!
What Pak’s F token means to me: It represents partnership and a desire to allow those who miss out on something to still benefit in this space. It also represents a kind of message to all who follow and collect Pak to have no fear because as long as you participate, there will be some form of value for you. Although I had double FOMO because FOMO happened before I really got deeper into Pak and then by the time I did, it became too expensive for me, it helped me to not have FOMO too much. How? Because even though I am not a whale collector due to price point (except for http://Mass.Black & Poets) I have still benefited so much by being part of the the PAK and resulting ASH Ecosystem. So now I don’t have much FOMO at all - Thanks @muratpak! 🙏🧡👁️👁️👁️🧡🙏
What is ‘F'Collective?
My interpretation of 'F’ Collective is a group of Pak followers / fans who believe in this philosophy that FOMO is not worth feeling after experiencing it in their own ways - the ‘F’ Collective is learning to become stoics to FOMO and helping others to do the same by creating AND collecting interesting things…
How do you envision this project going forward?
Good question - 👁m not completely sure. There will be more to come but how it will evolve is unclear - it could be a one time thing, it could be an ongoing thing - but no matter what, it will be interesting and beautiful, of this 👁M sure.
Describe the concept of your contribution to the collective’s debut Open Edition.
The theme for the collective’s debut open edition is “diamond.” It made me think of the amount of time, energy, and extreme pressure required to create a diamond and all the living and nonliving things that contributed to the formation of that precious stone. 👁️wanted to write a poem that captured that essence of this idea and to tell the story through the eyes and voice of a primordial god of sorts, which is in keeping with the theme of my work so far in the space.
I wrote the poem and the music and then sent it to @animatttic to have some visual fun with it… I like the way it turned out 😊
I also performed the poem as well… probably the most difficult thing was getting it all to fit in 30 sec. I also created a longer version of the audio that I did not submit but kept for a future iteration…
Why should a creator list in $ASH?
At the moment, the main reason to list in ASH is so ASH Community and Pak Community Collectors have the ability to buy your work - a lot of folks have ASH and want to use it. Much like accepting any fiat for your art, accepting ASH allows collectors with that currency to buy. Depending on what happens with ASH via Pak and also others working on marketplaces, this could change to have additional utility and value for doing so but until that happens, listing in ASH now or having it as an option just expands your potential collector base among those who you have built relationships with and love your art.
I would also add that if you are big fan of Pak, having more ASH over time may have additional benefits. With the Poets reveal/next steps around the corner and Merge as well, there is a lot that can happen where ASH could be very valuable for anyone in the space.
What does it mean to be a Pak collector?
It means to desire and seek the interesting, to trust and enjoy the journey and expect nothing, and to be inspired to create ourselves and find the Lost Poet in us all.
What is your role within ‘F'Collective?
My role is to contribute how👁️can to the creation of beautiful and interesting things.
Interview with Smartcontrart
What does Pak’s F token mean to you?
I was not in NFTs yet when F was released. So this is one of the drops that taught me about the NFT culture and what was possible with digital art. I also love the aesthetics of the drop that became one of Pak’s symbols, by its simplicity and possible interpretations.
What is ‘F'Collective?
I’m a late addition to the collective so I might not have the most detailed view of it, but to me it’s a group of talents, who have one thing in common. A love for art and NFTs and by extension, the combination of both.
And as Pak is the most innovative artist using the full extent of smart contracts in their art, the collective also shares a deep respect and admiration for them.
How do you envision this project going forward?
We are at an important flexing point for ASH. Given what happened over the last few months, there is no doubt the love for the community is still strong. But such a big project will show if people still want more from this ecosystem.
I personally really do (hence my participation in this project). And I hope the community will be present too.
If that happens, this project will surely be only the first step of something much bigger that I cannot wait to see!
Describe the concept of your contribution to the collective’s debut Open Edition.
I’m writing the code so collectors have a good minting experience!
No bugs and cheap gas (we all know that there’s always bugs and gas is never cheap enough) 😅
Why should a creator list in $ASH?
Right now, listing in ASH takes a lot of courage because of the perception of the currency.
Listing in ASH is an act of belief that things will turn around.
As this collective and this drop show, the ASH community is very strong and if one currency can come back from that, it is ASH.
What does it mean to be a Pak collector?
Being a Pak collector is being innovation-oriented. What makes Pak unique is its use of Smart Contracts.
As a developer, I always believed that coding was widely creative even though it translates very poorly in the end product.
NFTs allow to remediate that and it’s with Pak that I decided to focus on smart contract development
What is your role within 'F'Collective?
I’m the dev, I’m gonna be the one stressing during each drop and praying that I did a good job!
Jokes aside, I think that my role is to really understand what the collective wants to achieve and what is the final result they expect.
When I get that, I am able to translate this vision into code to make it real.
I usually over-communicate and probably ask too many questions, but I want to make sure that I bring the right vision to life.
Interview with SuperJohn & HypnoToad
What does Pak’s F token mean to you?
That is a token of friendship right there. Mine was a gift from a lifelong friend, so each time I see or think of the token, I’m immediately reminded of that relationship.
What is ‘F'Collective?
I’d imagine I’m as new as someone could be, haven’t even dropped a gm in the discord. I’m about to learn though!
How do you envision this project going forward?
For us, it is going to be an amazing collaboration moving forward. The time spent brainstorming ideas with someone I love and care so much for will be and has been priceless. For me, I can’t wait to see who’s creating what. So much fun.
Describe the concept of your contribution to the collective’s debut Open Edition.
The concept for our piece is two-fold. I wanted to integrate the f token with the absolute simplest concept I could drum up, with still being interesting and touching your nostalgia buttons. JB is the storyteller here. Excited for that to unfold.
Why should a creator list in $ASH?
Cliché, but the community. I’ve wandered around many spaces, and the ash humans are special. One of the most wonderful groups of humans I have interacted with anywhere.
What does it mean to be a Pak collector?
I’m still figuring this out (aren’t we all). But I’m guessing others are as intrigued by the veil of mystery as myself.
What is your role within 'F'Collective?
Not sure how to describe JB’s role, if you’re reading this you likely know better than I. And I’m not sure I have a role quite yet. I don’t feel like I fit in most places, but I’ve never been treated like an outsider or with any derision from the community. This is one of the very few places I’ve experienced that. Perhaps my role is to simply exist and experience “F"Collective through my art therapy, and with my friends.
Interview with O Q U M
What does Pak’s F token mean to you?
I would describe what F means to me with 4 words:
Unknown, Connection, Dopamine, & Wonder
Which is funny, because all these words are quite far to what characterizes the word Fomo.
What is ‘F'Collective?
A group of like-minded creative individuals who band together to inspire and positively influence other communities.
How do you envision this project going forward?
I don’t know how I envision it yet, but of one thing I’m sure, it will be capable of generating more fomo than the F token itself!
Describe the concept of your contribution to the collective’s debut Open Edition.
I was looking to create something using a different approach than my usual work process, and that described metaphorically all the feelings I have about Fomoverse and the f community.
The elements that compose the piece are a visual representation of the 4 words I stated earlier: the eye=wonder, the sky=unknown, the heart beat=dopamine (emotions), geometric shapes=connection
Why should a creator list in $ASH?
Well, the ASH token is a work of art itself. If more and more people will start seeing $ASH as ‘art money’, who wouldn’t want to try to sell their art in exchange for more art?
What does it mean to be a Pak collector?
I always loved art, I’ve been studying modern and contemporary art since I was a teenager, but I never was so inspired, amazed and entertained by a creator and their creations. I mean compared to traditional art, here it can never get boring, even in the most boring times!
This thing they’re creating is special, it’s unique, it’s new. So to be a Pak collector today means to be part of a new movement, and to be part of a family.
What is your role within 'F'Collective?
I guess now I’m officially among the first f-collective creators! I’m an artist, and I’ll keep communicating mainly through my work and through emotions.
Interview with mhx
What does Pak’s F token mean to you?
When I first minted the F token I felt like it was a beautiful mirror that reflects some of the ugly impulses that we have as a society.
Brings up a negative aspect to the surface in a very playful way so I think it doesn’t have a meaning other than what it shows.
What is ‘F'Collective?
I haven’t been able to be very active on the collective side so I am not 100% sure but I know it is filled with lovely people trying to do good things for the community.
How do you envision this project going forward?
I think it will be recognized by some cool people as the other talented artists join the project
Describe the concept of your contribution to the collective’s debut Open Edition.
I am really bad at describing the concept of the things I make as they are mostly concepted while I am in a manic flow of abstract thoughts that are mostly shapes and movements in a chaotic way and then reduced down to a more human-readable form.
In short, it is an abstract visual that is somehow connected to FOMO in my mind.
Why should a creator list in $ASH?
Although ASH has a special place in my heart I don’t think a creator should define themselves by which platform or specific token they are utilizing to list their creations.
So there shouldn’t be a reason for a creator to list in anything specific.
What does it mean to be a Pak collector?
It feels like a beautiful and complex friendship to me.
What is your role within 'F'Collective?
Just participating with an artwork to support the initiative.
Interview with noeealz
What does Pak’s F token mean to you?
The F token to me is like an open invitation, freely interpretable as many things. I’ve heard people refer to it as things like family, fun, friends, etc - but to me it can be any familiarity, not necessarily something starting with f.
What is ‘F'Collective?
F-collective is a combination of members of the ash community and f-nft holders hoping to bring great art for collectors on the anniversary of Pak’s free fomoverse claim.
How do you envision this project going forward?
I see continued collaborations and expansions with artists, focused on great art. No promises or roadmaps, just creating value for great art.
Describe the concept of your contribution to the collective’s debut Open Edition.
Well, my piece, in particular, will be limited, I had asked that my editions be of smaller numbers since usually, all my pieces are. The idea is to have an image, that progressively becomes rarer. Each version of the same photograph that becomes rarer has added animations or layers, which the more common versions will be photographs.
Why should a creator list in $ASH?
I think a lot of art gets listed in eth and many of the people collecting in eth, while some may be supporting artists, many are betting solely on the artists’ future. To me, Ash represents an ecosystem where art and creativity are what people are collecting, an ecosystem for artists by artists.
What does it mean to be a Pak collector?
I think to be a Pak collector is to be someone focused on the long term and not the immediate future. Ash and Pak has a great community that has come together and support one another, and that is something I want to remain a part of.
What is your role within ‘F'Collective?
My role is a little more than an artist. For me F-collective is allowing me to be part of one more thing related to the Pak and ASH community. There are still so many people I have not met and would be great to meet. I want to be a creator for people who want to collect art and not speculation, as well as someone who consistently creates and gets along with everyone in the community.
Interview with makeitrad
What does Pak’s F token mean to you?
To me its a statement about the general nft market at the time of creation.
What is ‘F'Collective?
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How do you envision this project going forward?
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Describe the concept of your contribution to the collective’s debut Open Edition.
A dramatized animated endless loop of FOMO.
Why should a creator list in $ASH?
$ASH has an amazing community of artists, developers and collectors all coming together to create something unique and forward thinking. Not only do they appreciate the art itself but the community values the technology of blockchain and smart contracts as part of the concept. It’s a unique way to give collectors something that can change and grow over time.
What does it mean to be a Pak collector?
I like Pak’s art because on the surface it always seems so simple, but as you further investigate you fall down the rabbit hole and discover there is so much more to the work. Its usually dynamic in some form, and the concept never stops for the collector at purchase.
What is your role within 'F'Collective?
I make ♾
Interview with Simply Anders 🎷⚫️🎷
What does Pak’s F token mean to you?
I was one of the lucky few who got Pak’s F token for free. I had no plans to sell it, but it ran up so fast to 8eth and that would have been life-changing money for me at the time. So I listed it for 7.9. Then I started to feel anxiety. People started tweeting “#myfomoisnotforsale”. Mexpex bought a few. Pak was retweeting everybody’s f tweets. So I delisted it. It would have sold 5 minutes after I delisted it.
Not long after that, the f channel opened up in Pak’s discord. Everybody was so cool and genuinely stoked to be in there. People started making things immediately. I think Rod Ortega was the first person to start selling f derivative pieces. We all loved it. I started making things and posting them in the channel. I had no real intention of selling anything, but people kept asking me when they would be for sale. Then Pak retweeted one of my pieces. So I went for it.
The f channel is where everything started for me. It turns out delisting my f was a great decision. I must so many great people through f and owe so much to that little community. I’m grateful everyday for that!
So to answer your question, my NFT art has deep roots in f. It’s very meaningful to me! I very honored and excited to be a part of the f collective drop.
What is ‘F'Collective?
I was asked to be a part of F Collective by Austin and Bit Savage. They are 2 of the OGs who continue to be active in the f channel today. They are good friends and I never really inquired too much about what the whole thing was all about. I just wanted to be a part of it.
I believe all of the artists are from F though, which is really cool.
3. How do you envision this project going forward?
I’m not entirely sure. I honestly haven’t asked too many questions. But it’s being run by people I trust, so I’m happy to just be along for the ride.
And it’s very cool that all of the artists are F holders. So much talent in there.
Describe the concept of your contribution to the collective’s debut Open Edition.
I can’t actually answer this one yet. I have 2 pieces that I have created so far. And working on a 3rd. I haven’t decided where each one will go yet.
Why should a creator list in $ASH?
I don’t want to suggest that anybody should list on any one currency. Especially right now. I think people need to find what works best for them. That being said, there is a huge benefit to being a part of the Pak and ASH community. I’ve met some of the kindest, most passionate, and smart people here!
What does it mean to be a Pak collector?
My first NFT purchase was a cube from the fungible, then another cube on day 2. I didn’t really know what I was buying at the time, but it felt historical and I thought I would make a shit ton of money off my cubes one day. But as I went down the Pak rabbit hole, I fell in love with their work. I found a deeper meaning. I found Pak’s work very inspiring and wanted to create visuals with a similar style. I studied their lighting, materials, motion, rotation angle, etc. But I didn’t want to just make Pak copies. I don’t think my work overwhelmingly looks like Pak’s, but I hope people can see the influence.
The other component of being a Pak collector is being part of the Pak community. Most of the people I have met in web3 share a love of Pak’s work. They are some of the smartest, kindest, most generous people I know.
What is your role within 'F'Collective?
I am just a creator. I’m honored to have been invited to participate in this drop and I’m so stoked to see the fomo community step up and make something fun. Can’t wait to see how it all plays out.
Interview with ⭕Dearmoon #GoDearmoon👩🏼🚀🚀 ☮🇺🇦
What does Pak’s F token mean to you?
I think F is the phase where Pak is created the web 3 library of babel and each piece is representing a real book in the shelves of the library. As a digital creator it represents the time I join to NFT world. Besides the aesthetics he showed us is the far most minimalistic approach that I have ever seen in art history. Because the idea towards being nothing and being everything is stunningly simplified on his collection.
F refers to the freedom of feminine power for me.
What is ‘F'Collective?
For me, F collective is a product of bitsavage’s dedication on art. We are a group of dedicated art-makers and art-lovers who love to take place in Pak Ecosystem because of its knowledge, information and fun-loving style and we set the collective to respond this question in our own-way, to create art and satisfy ourselves while supporting each member in an artistic way.
How do you envision this project going forward?
It will grow like tezos community because we made it for art and ash community.
Describe the concept of your contribution to the collective’s debut Open Edition.
It’s a hard question to tell in short. Simply, I create feminist art by using my fingers in freehand and my medium is my mobile phone. I want to raise awareness on gender discrimination around the world in a world of technological revolution. I use technological devices to create my art and in opposition to the medium I use symbols of ancient stories. Both of them symbolize the dichotomy and a protest on the world history. The developments and improvements in technology neither mean equal opportunities for men and women nor they provide a future in justice. We, the people who believe in equal future and more justice can create it.
My art is a protest against accepting the so-called natural inequalities. The digital painting I create for the community and the video I created by using that single painting is a representation of a violence victim. It reflects the story of any woman violence victim on Earth. The white man in front of the painting who holds a wooden stick is the representation of Charon. I want to represent it as white and clean. However he has an earring which means he is a slave. In ancient times only male slaves can wear earrings in city states and it was a symbol of their slavery.
The angel in color is a protest to the representation of the color discrimination on art in renaissance. The last figure behind the angel is a judge and it reflects the justice system that bless the murderers in violence against women cases in Turkey. This year our right to protect ourselves against violence was abolished by a man. However, the story was always the same. One man decided the future of masses but the one that does not obey the rule, changes the world. Spartacus, Jean D'arc, Picasso, Marie Curie.
History is full of people who have the courage to stand against inequalities and discrimination. So, my art is a call. Let’s not obey the one man decisions and do not watch this gender genocide. Let’s build a real revolution for all genders and create a shield for violence that protects all of us. So, my contribution could be summarized as a piece of awareness on gender discrimination and violence against women. That’s all.
Why should a creator list in $ASH?
$ASH community loves art and they are against all sort of discrimination. I feel safe in $ASH community. Besides Pak gives the chance to the artists by selling their artwork and taking a place in a bigger environment as the owner of $ASH. “$ASH is not only a token; it is a community” and having $ASH means taking a part in a bigger artwork with many thanks to Pak. Moreover it is the token of people who believes in knowledge, growth and freedom.
What does it mean to be a Pak collector?
It means that you are open to innovation and you admire positive impact.
What is your role within 'F'Collective?
I am just a creator in the F Collective. I am a marketer in my professional life and F collective is the place where I show my ideas through art.
Interview with David Ariew
What does Pak’s F token mean to you?
The F token was such an insane social experiment. It created this hyper rush to collect, and if you weren’t paying attention you missed it, which was the rabid feeling all of us had in the space at the time with every new and hyped drop. Even if you were paying attention, there was a very specific window of time that the drop was open — you could arrive too early or too late. Pak’s art was the social commentary, and the performance art of driving the community mad by tokenizing their fomo, all the while poking fun at them for their frenzied attitude.
Now, almost a year later, I believe the F token and community represents something different, and those that hold the token are the people who still believe in Pak even after the recent crypto and NFT bear markets. We haven’t sold, and we are still his partners, and rather than the standard approach of the creator bringing value, the F community is stepping up to create its own value and build within Pak’s universe. I think it’s an amazing thing and I’m so stoked to be a part of it!
What is ‘F'Collective?
F Collective is a group of artists and collectors of the Fomoverse token who have come together to create something new and fun for the F community as well as expanding beyond that community. We are Pak’s partners and he’s encouraged us to continue building this community, so this drop is an incredible start!
How do you envision this project going forward?
I think it would be amazing to keep building a collective of artists and Pak enthusiasts who want to provide added value to the F community, and explore artistic possibilities together. One of the best aspects of NFTs is how they can bring a group of people together to collaborate on a project, and create something valuable and meaningful. It’s very much like going rogue and escaping from the conventional 9-5 job or client work, and instead deciding to start a band with your friends, or build your own IP. It’s a risky and bold move, but it’s so much fun to create art from an authentic place, rather than just doing what you’re told!
Describe the concept of your contribution to the collective’s debut Open Edition.
I’ve taken my abstract style using infinite mirror rooms that’s in the realm of fractal and psychedelic artwork, and adapted it to the Fomoverse diamond. The piece begins with the simplicity of the black and white diamond and quickly warps and skews into a complex tapestry of forms, but always keeping the central diamond theme intact. I love the contrast created by seamlessly transitioning from simplicity to complexity and back, and to me this is representative of Pak as an artist.
On the surface, his artwork is minimalistic and simple, but the deeper you look, the more you realize there are tons of moving parts and skills of his coming into play, and his art is far more than just the visuals. The pieces I created for this drop are inspired by Pak’s vibe, but very much combined with my artistic process and storytelling abilities.
Why should a creator list in $ASH?
$ASH is a currency designed by Pak and completely born into the world of NFTs, for NFTs. It was created to allow collectors to gain immediate liquidity for Pak’s pieces in the form of a currency, and is forever bonded to the value of those NFTs. ETH, on the other hand, is subject to the fluctuations of the entire crypto space, and is highly paired to Bitcoin and other major factors like trading and macroeconomics. We need a currency that’s made exclusively for NFT artists and collectors, one that represents our art market, which is very different from the standard crypto and PFP markets, and the most established currency for that role is $ASH!
What does it mean to be a Pak collector?
Being a Pak collector means getting into an ecosystem by one of the most (if not the most) innovative creators and leaders in the space. Pak lays out puzzles and games to be solved through his art, and everything in his world is tied together thematically and via $ASH. He’s a multidisciplinary master, understanding smart contracts, game theory, and performance art like no other, and having pushed NFTs forward with ideas like the open edition, $ASH, and Merge, raising interesting questions about value with The Title, and creating controversy with collections like The Creation and the Hate token.
He’s mysterious, unique and clever, and his minimalistic style is immediately recognizable. If that isn’t everything you’d want in an artist and more, then I don’t know what to tell you. Being a Pak collector is like being in a secret club that nobody else understands, except your fellow Pak enthusiasts who have been there alongside you, where the mystery of what’s coming next is constantly nagging at you, and you stay hooked on following his lead and the constant innovations.
What is your role within 'F'Collective?
My role is as an artist creating for the drop and a holder of a Fomoverse token since the very beginning!
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Interview with ✖️BRAND✖️
What does Pak’s F token mean to you?
First and foremost, a partnership with Pak. Whatever that means. Also love the idea of it potentially becoming a metaverse parcel, as my background is in architecture. Love the mystery behind it!
What is ‘F'Collective?
A diverse group of builders contributing their skills to ad value to the larger f community and Pak ecosystem.
How do you envision this project going forward?
Hopefully it brings more attention to F, both from the general public and from Pak. Maybe a more concrete future for F can be established where we all work together to create something extraordinary.
Describe the concept of your contribution to the collective’s debut Open Edition.
“Planet F” is a tribute to Pak and the F project. I wanted to visualize my own curiosity in what the project could become in the future. The mystery of what the token could morph into; from 2d to 3d, from still to animated, or from a vague idea to something of digital substance.
Why should a creator list in $ASH?
Can only speak for myself here. I created my entire artist persona on top of my Poet, which was gifted to me for having a very small chunk of $ash in my wallet. Pak gave me an excuse to finally show my art in public, and I will keep listing my pieces in $ash as a sign of gratitude.
What does it mean to be a Pak collector?
To appreciate the performances and the visuals enough to want to invest your time and money into it.
What is your role within 'F'Collective?
Not sure actually 😅. I came in quite late. Supporting artist?
Interview with Zach French (OffEdge)
What does Pak’s F token mean to you?
What it means has evolved over time. Initially it represented mystery, intrigue and a lot of luck. However shortly thereafter, it became more about what a blank whiteboard community with one thing in common (everyone was Pak fans or at least investors) could achieve. It’s a forever hold, which i documented in Dels drop virtus & valor. It this sense it represents everything I love about NFTs and the broader Web3 space.
What is ‘F'Collective?
F collective is about formalizing a community to build it into a lasting set of shared values and space for people who share the ethos that we are all creators in our way
How do you envision this project going forward?
I look at the future of f collective as a faction within the greater Pak and NFT space. One that is authentic, constantly evolving while still maintaining a certain core culture. It will be a living embodiment of the application of fundamental Web3 values of aligned incentives through common ownership of a digital asset.
Why should a creator list in $ASH?
From a practical standpoint it opens the creator to a built in community from an idealistic standpoint the community is made up of individual collectors and creators who share the WAGMI ethos for creators. They have a desire to see others succeed by expressing themselves in the form of NFTs
What does it mean to be a Pak collector?
Being a pak collector is about believing in Pak. Believing in Pak is about trust in their process. Pak’s process is crypto-native, and designed to make you feel so many core human emotions.
What is your role within 'F'Collective?
FMO, Fomo Management Officer
Interview with AustinHambelton 🎷
What does Pak’s F token mean to you?
Fomoverse represents a partnership between the collector & pak.
What is ‘F'Collective?
The F collective is a massive NFT collaboration between artists, marketing team & devs.
How do you envision this project going forward?
I have a lot of visions for this project and believe there will be other chapters to F collective. I think the main focus now is to deploy the project successfully and move on from there.
Why should a creator list in $ASH?
I think it’s important to include $ASH as an option but I don’t think we should limit our audience to just one currency :).
What does it mean to be a Pak collector?
That’s a very great question. For me, being a pak collector goes beyond just owning the token. It’s the Innovation & community that really does it for me. Good luck trying to find that elsewhere.
What is your role within 'F'Collective?
I work with the team in the marketing department. Taking our artist content & posting it on social media outlets. I also created ‘F’Collective twitter. You can find us @F__Collective.
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