DADAZ

Q: I'm curious about how you first discovered the NFT market.

A: I've always loved drawing, and I wanted to capture my "masters" (pets) through drawings rather than just photos. I wanted to upload those drawings to OpenSea, and that’s how SIXX CATS was born.

Q: What kind of work do you do alongside your NFT activities?

A: I majored in fashion design, and I became deeply interested in leather goods, which led me down this path. Currently, I am preparing to open my own studio next year, and I’m also spending time studying and designing.

Q: What kind of projects are you planning for the studio?

A: I plan to create leather-based goods using DADAZ, such as bags, wallets, and card holders, as well as leather jackets and other apparel. I might add or remove items as I go.

Q: What is the philosophy or message behind the DADAZ project?

A: DADAZ was inspired by the word "Dada" from Dadaism. "Dada" refers to meaningless words, and I consider it a key keyword for DADAZ. Amidst the current atmosphere of the economy and crypto market, I wanted to provide works that people could own and enjoy simply, without complex worries. I wanted to give the "fam" the freedom to play with them, enjoy them, or even hide them away if they don't feel like looking at them. Since I, the creator, am also part of the "fam," this mindset applies to my creative process as well. I’m very happy to see the DADAZ fam enjoying themselves more and more.

Q: Is there a particular work you referenced or were inspired by for the oil painting-like style of DADAZ?

A: It’s not exactly the painting style itself, but I was influenced by the color palettes of Mark Rothko, a master of Color Field abstraction. The shock I felt after seeing his exhibition at the Seoul Arts Center still resonates with me. So, I would say the inspiration for DADAZ comes from those color sensibilities.

Q: DADAZ works seem to cover various themes. How do you usually select your subjects?

A: The 888 DADAZ pieces are things I want to draw; they are direct expressions of the emotions I feel, the things I see, hear, and think about. They emerge from connections that seem to have no meaning. For example, with "#-204 Chicken from my Kentucky friends," the process went like this: I was sweating -> ice cream -> ice cream dropped on the ground -> McDonald's -> McDonald's character -> clown -> "Would a clown be sad if they dropped their ice cream?" That’s how the drawing came to be. The messages written in the background are like spells I add at the end, hoping for good energy. I finish them thinking, "I hope whoever receives this drawing achieves what they desire." Until the drop, it’s my wish, but once the owner changes, it becomes the holder's spell. If you are a holder reading this, make sure to cast your spell.

Q: Which DADAZ work is the most memorable to you, and what is the story behind it?

A: That would be "#-108 Bye." I had a lot of fun drawing it; that was just my mood at the time. I airdropped it randomly, and the recipient, 80rian.klay, loved it so much that it stayed in my memory. Something Adrian said really stuck with me: "I was deeply moved to see that the artist doesn't just give works to 'insiders,' but to everyone who truly wants the work."

Q: Could you give us a glimpse into the direction of the DADAZ project once the 888 pieces are completed?

A: After the 888 DADAZ pieces are finished, the plan is to create 8,000 generative "Dadaists." Actually, that's just the plan—no one knows for sure. If the DADAZ fam has enough fun, I might get excited and just do it. DADAZ fam, are you watching? Let's play with DADAZ!

Q: Finally, what kind of NFT market do you hope to see?

A: I hope people don't fight and instead look at things with a more relaxed perspective. Attention is gathering, whether for good or bad reasons. I feel like less than 30 minutes have passed in the 24-hour day of the NFT world. I believe if we get along and continue to develop and grow, it will become a great playground. DADAZ will also work hard.

Q: Any final words for those who aren't DADAZ holders yet?

A: Creative and passionate people are always welcome. DEEP DIVE DADAZ.

Receiving a custom-made work for oneself is a rarer experience than one might think. Naturally, holders who have this experience project themselves into DADAZ works or create new meanings within them. A PFP is a tool that intuitively reveals one's identity, and DADAZ reveals that identity most clearly.