Top 27 NFT ARTISTS

Pillars of the NFT Art Movement. Top 27 NFT Artists, 2023

The world of art has undergone a revolution in recent years with the emergence of a new phenomenon: Non-Fungible Tokens, or NFTs. These digital assets have taken the art world by storm, and their influence can be seen in the growing number of NFT art sales and the increasing number of talented artists using the technology to showcase their work.

In this list, I will highlight the top 27 NFT artists who are leading the NFT movement through their artistry, engagement, and continuous presence in the NFT space.

In no particular order of importance, the Top 27 pillars of the NFT Art Movement include:

Kacii Eleven, is a Helsinki-based multidisciplinary artist who likes to paint landscapes, figures and objects that sometimes take on metaphorical or abstract meanings. She draws inspiration from within herself and her environment. Her pieces are known for their ability to evoke emotions and transport the viewers to a different place.

Marius is a photographer and musician from Eastern Nigeria. He uses art as a medium of self-expression and reflection of his own reality.

Nygilia is an experimental artist who creates abstract art inspired by fantasy, gaming, and Afro-Caribbean worlds. Born in New York, she grew up playing basketball and video games, such as Final Fantasy and Legend of Zelda. She developed a deep appreciation for the power of storytelling, culture, and visual art through these experiences.

Rotimi Gbafe, also known by the alias Imit0r, is a Nigerian 3d artist. His works feature conceptual characters and fantasy environments. Imitor has created a sole character to traverse those landscapes that he sometimes refers to as "w0rlds".

Creating art since 2012 Bård Ionson is an artist who is exposing the distortions between realities that exist between realities. By combining technique and forces of the world he captures the temporary spaces between the physical, electronic, digital and spiritual worlds. Currently, he is creating on-chain blockchain art.

Tolulope Areyehun also known as Bumbletheb33, is a Nigerian-born artist whose work celebrates the beauty and strength of black women. With a technical background in animation, she infuses her pieces with vibrant colors and intricate details that add depth and dimension to her narratives. Through her art, she hopes to inspire women to embrace their individuality and feel empowered.

Oyinlola's passion lies in creating stunning portraits and abstract pieces and she has developed a distinctive artistic style of her own. Oyinlola's works are a testament to her unwavering dedication to her craft. She is constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the world of art.

Mayola is a 19 years old 3D artist and Filmmaker from Nigeria. He started making art when he was 13 after getting his first laptop since then he has never failed to amaze people with his weird extra ordinary 3D art.

Popularly known as IfyArts is a Self-taught Nigerian Visual Artist. He is best known for creating realistic pencil drawings and Scribble art, Working primarily with Charcoal, graphite and black Pen on paper. Some say he creates magic but he claims all he does is Let the PENcil do the talking.

King Omobolarinwa is a self-taught multidisciplinary artist and interior designer from Lagos, Nigeria. She creates diverse works in oil, acrylics, pastels, graphite, charcoal, colored pencils, and digital media. Her experimental style draws inspiration from nature, music, mental health struggles, and African roots. Her work has been featured in physical and virtual exhibitions worldwide.

Lohii is a talented digital artist and painter, who showcases a range of styles from pointillist-impressionist to vibrant pop illustrations. With a whimsical touch and love for nature, her dreamy landscapes and playful cartoons connect to her inner child. Her visually striking blue-toned surreal works explore reality, self-discovery, and felt emotions.

Oyi Sands is a monochrome abstract-surreal line artist who prefers to create unimaginably abstractly surreal experiences challenging the concept of normalcy solely with the use of lines and basic shapes.

Toby's artistic practice involves modernizing the Renaissance as a self-taught photographer that blurs the line between a photograph and a painting.

Chigo is a digital artist she creates art on her phone with her fingers. She first started creating art traditionally then she transitioned into digital art. Chigo enjoys drawing black women, abstract art and about anything that sparks joy or helps her better express herself

Sanny is a self-taught digital artist based in Nairobi, Kenya. She has a passion for minimalist and collage art. She creates pieces that evoke emotion and inspire positive change. Her unique perspective and style capture the beauty of a world in constant flux. She invites you to experience the world through her eyes and thoughts.

Awelewa Charles is an award-winning conceptual storytelling photographer from Lagos, Nigeria. His photographs are inspired by real-life experiences and by taking a walk in the shoes of others. Photography gives him the opportunity to capture emotions and preserve them in a body of art.

Born in Harlem, NY, Dr Lemny Perez is an Afro-Dominican writer, psychologist, abstract NFT artist & collector. She is a curator for the http://NFT.Tips Search Light Curatorial team & is the former Coaching Lead & Secretary Board Member at the Dream Conduit, a carbon-neutral non-profit DAO.

Cristina Rosa is a contemporary mixed-media abstract artist. Her works highlight contradictions, errors, imperfections, and the chaos that makes life exciting.

V1ncent is a collage and mixed media artist who creates emotional artworks inspired by his personal experiences. He often uses skeletons and colors like Orange and Gray to convey his past painful experiences and anger, but his art is also filled with hope and beauty.

Stef (b. 1998) is a talented digital artist specializing in graphics design. Rooted in his emotions, he skillfully explores various styles, focusing on human emotions and expressions. His art is showcased in exhibitions, including two features at NFT NYC. Stef is also a graphics designer for Femihandbags, adding to his artistic repertoire.

Jekein is a Nigerian oil painter and photographer practising in Nairobi, Kenya.

Dedeukwu Igwe, formerly Spunky Black, is a Nigerian crypto musician, cultural curator, and philanthropist. As CEO of DedeukwuShryne, co-founder of C1 Guild, and part of CTRL, he brings value to the Metaverse. A renowned artist, he onboards Africans into the blockchain, educates on web3, and hosts Afrofuture radio. Visit https://rarible.com/token/0x3c651a1ef9c9e784b4894fe36c5e4e1a770a55bc:3?tab=overview to listen to this song

Tuyi Lope is a Nigerian-born multitalented artist with close to a decade of experience. Her Artworks most times relate to death, to remind everyone to live while they can and express love to one another. Tuyi's diverse body of work includes paintings and digital art.

Pascal Okafor, a Nigerian-born artist in York, England, balances his career in Product Management and Transfer Pricing Analysis with his passion for art. His digital portraits of black individuals delve into themes of identity, representation, and cultural heritage. Pascal's work features textures, details, and storytelling, often expressing personal experiences. His art has been showcased in galleries worldwide, including the Dakar Art Biennale and NFT NYC, and he has ventured into the world of NFTs. Apart from art, Pascal enjoys nature, fitness, cooking, and connecting with fellow artists globally.

Tacy Ahripla, born in 1997, is an experimental artist working with a variety of materials and techniques. She studied painting and graphic design at two universities. Her main genre of work is portraiture. She creates paintings, comics, animation and book illustrations.

Jajanstd is an Indonesian artist who has been an NFT creator since 2021. He has minted his art on Tezos, Solana, and the Ethereum blockchain. The emphasis on strange shapes in his works is what makes his art unique. Jajanstd likes simple looping animations and stories that are absurd and a little crazy.