Drawings for a Monument #101

Drawings for a Monument is a generative series exploring the development of a minimalist monument to Art Blocks. Each drawing pays tribute to a different project from the Curated collection, examining its color expression within a linear framework. The algorithm translates the chromatic identity of each Curated project into hand-drawn geometric studies with pencil guidelines, painted rectangles, and black outlines. In addition to being a creative endeavor, Drawings for a Monument is a personal reflection on my role at Art Blocks and the opportunities I've had to work with other generative artists on the platform. The drawings are equal parts technical investigation and emotional introspection as a way to more fully understand my history with Art Blocks over the last five years. Drawings for a Monument also marks a full circle moment in my own artistic career, connecting the digital techniques I use today with where I started as an artist – as a painter working with traditional materials. The digital outputs replicate how I work by hand, using rulers and flat brushes for precision and methodically mixing colors from a core set of paints. In the end, the full series of drawings becomes the monument itself. Together, they form both a personal archive and a collective tribute to the first five years of Art Blocks and its Curated collection.