In 2024, we witnessed a decline in both the cryptocurrency and tokenized digital art markets. In light of this, Ledger opted for a different strategy, focusing on co-creation and direct commissions with artists, rather than acquisitions through marketplaces. This approach allowed us to actively support artistic creation and forge close ties with artists.
With this in mind, we are proud to have launched two major programs: "Art on Ledger Stax" and the evergreen "Artist Spotlight" program specifically designed for our Community Pass holders. These initiatives demonstrate our commitment to providing our community with a unique and privileged artistic experience.
Ian c. Rogers; G4SP4RD & Mo El-Sayed
Art on Ledger Stax
For this exciting project, we've handpicked five acclaimed generative artists: ertdfgcvb, Linda Dounia, Sarah Ridgley, Sasha Stiles, and Studio Yorktown. Each artist is crafting 956 unique generations, pouring months of creativity, refinement, and meticulous curation into their work to guarantee that every piece is a stunning example of high-quality art. Collectively, these artists are set to demonstrate the incredible potential of generative art, taking the capabilities of the Ledger Stax E-Ink screens to new heights and expanding the horizons of digital display aesthetics.
2024 Community Creations
Ledger Community Pass highlights
The Artist Spotlight program is exclusive to holders of a Ledger Community Pass NFT. Several times a month, we host an artist on Discord and organize giveaways. The curation and management of this program is led by pioneer collector Gaspard Broustine.
Gyricon 203
Andreas Gysin
Andreas Gysin (ertdfgcvb) creates procedural graphic design and interactive installations using research and experimentation. His generative ASCII art is constantly changing. "Gyricon" captures static, high-contrast, symmetrical ASCII compositions at the Ledger Stax's resolution for display, creating monumental images from dynamic originals.
Florilège 771
Sarah Ridgley
Sarah Ridgley, a generative artist and creative coder, explores the intersection of human and technological creativity. Using code, she creates "highly-ordered chaos." "Florilège" prompts users to hand-copy displayed words—not for meaning, but as an act of inscription, exploring the irony of securing digital identity manually.
Tongues #170
Linda Dounia
Linda Dounia, an artist exploring technocapitalism's impact, uses generative AI and coding to represent alternative perspectives. Her work has been featured by major institutions and publications. "Tongues" uses AI to generate evocative yet meaningless asemic symbols, challenging Roman script bias in AI typography. Trained on diverse hand-drawn calligraphy, it honors asemic writing's history and embraces spontaneous expression.
CRYPTIC POEMS #194
Sasha Stiles
Sasha Stiles, poet and AI researcher, explores humanity's future. A pioneer in algorithmic authorship, her work has been exhibited globally. "CRYPTIC POEMS" features AI-generated aphorisms about encryption, rearranged to create visual poetry. The text is sometimes clear, sometimes hidden, inviting reflection on language as code.
Jidouhanbaiki #113
Studio Yorktown
Studio Yorktown (Kwame Bruce Busia) is a multidisciplinary artist known for his generative work. Inspired by Wabi-Sabi and Bauhaus, his "Vending Machines" series generates unique, branded vending machines for the Ledger Stax. The device display mimics a mini vending machine, while the full NFT shows it in a generative urban setting, linking the device to a larger artwork.
Night Flight Mikko Lagerstedt
Sasha Katz
Benjamin Bardou
Hold me Tight
Memories of an Exhibition
Mirror, Mirror:Ledger
Stay Safe
LEDGER1993
CYPHERDUDE #1576
Ledger Angel
Hold Tight
FelixFelixFelix
Booyasan
Polygon1993
Nahiko
Ann Ahoy
Ballzerino
Cypherdudes is a generative cryptoart series inspired by the Cypherpunk movement, featuring the Cryptodude, a symbol of crypto culture. Each piece is blockchain-generated and uniquely composed. Owners can embed encrypted messages, making the artwork both dynamic and a secure digital vault.
Ledger Angel is a sculpture blending spirituality with digital security, featuring an angel with wings made of Ledger wallets. Symbolizing trust and protection in crypto, it highlights the importance of secure storage against digital threats.
1/1 minted from Inspired by Ledger program.
Zima is a collection of code poems (poems written in javascript) running inside the NFT, and paired with beautiful talismans. It is built in public, stored onchain (HQ files on arweave) and uses web techniques (like localStorage, Unicode, Memory leaks, etc.) meaningfully paired with the poem.
The power lies not in possession, but in understanding what’s truly yours. Those who hold the key must guard it well.
Minimalist 2D illustration of a Ledger. Minted on the new platform rodeo.club.
Bright Moments Paris
Kinoko Dreams #8 Richard Nadler
Lightbreak #8 Luke Shannon
Entangled #13
Bjorn Staal
Other Seas, Other Suns (2024) VIII Matt Griffin
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