Eight months after experiencing a layoff and facing the setback of a failed startup attempt, I found myself burnt out and in need of introspection. I desired a career path where I could channel my creative energy while ideally maintaining my independence. Fortunately, fate intervened, and through a colleague, I stumbled upon Art Blocks, where I encountered the captivating world of generative art being created and sold.
With a modest understanding of blockchain and a recent fascination with generative art, I decided to experiment and see where it could lead. Thus, I embarked on a journey to learn P5, understand the mechanics of on-chain art, and develop an idea.
Spaghettification emerged as a relatively straightforward concept, featuring wiggly tentacles, pulsating shapes, and a simple color scheme. Drawing inspiration from the scientific phenomenon of matter entering a black hole, the project took shape. To my astonishment, upon release, it sold out within minutes! This stroke of incredible luck marked the true inception of my art career.