Soy Fira

"I’m the first female NFT artist in Colombia. I am a civil engineer but I realized the bridges I want to build are between people. I paint in one line trace because we're all connected by one trace, and if you are connected to your soul you can shine brighter. When you paint in one single trace you don't have time to think, because life is ephemeral. We need to say what we think at the moment, otherwise, it might be too late. Just be you, take your mask off and connect with your true self, and only then you will attract people who resonate with you. That's the beauty of life."

How did you start your career in crypto art?

It all started last year, we were in the middle of the pandemic, and I realized that art is the reflection of what happens in society, by that time I was introduced to the metaverse by a great friend of mine, and I fell in love with it. So, as I always explained, if you merge blockchain + art you have NFTs, and at this given moment of time, the technology became completely necessary, and the latest advances are blockchain and crypto, so there you have it.

How can we increase the involvement of women in crypto?

A lot of effort is needed to do this, I made a collaboration with One Young World, for some scholarships for girls in STEM. I also try to inspire more women and everyone to follow their hearts, because when you are truly connected with it, everything follows, I found that connection through my traces, through my art, and because of the pandemic, it involves crypto.

Last project?

Well, my most recent project was working on my NFT that was showcased at Times Square during NFT NYC. It was a process that I enjoyed and I am completely happy with how it turned out.

What are the main guiding principles behind your work? Can you step outside yourself for a moment and let us know what you see?

We are all connected by a single trace. When I discovered this technique, I just knew it was for me, my personality is very fearless, impulsive, and happy, I don't think much, I do and feel, and with one trace you just do, and let it be.

Do you get any particular source of inspiration for the visual styles of your works e.g. do they arrive in relation to the place (physical, psychological, or situational) you were located at the time?

Yes, there are some pieces that I do get inspired by from where I am at that moment, people I've met, how I feel, etc.

Can you dive a bit into the technical aspects of the work? Software or hardware used (in the wide sense; it could be thoughts and bodies), as well as the editing process? What are some of the particular challenges you and your team have faced in realizing the works?

I use an Ipad Pro (I don't remember the exact reference sorry!), ProCreate and that's pretty much it hehe. When I want my trace to be animated one challenge we face with the team is finding how it will be animated, like which part of it, but I think it is safe to say we all enjoy the process hahaha

Can you tell us about the relationship you want or aim to have with the viewer? What is the underlying approach to this relationship?

I want the viewer to feel something, to get inspired, and to connect truly with his/ her soul, as I mentioned before, we are all connected by one trace, and there's nothing better in this world to be you. I love connecting with people and I want my art to produce those feelings and create those connections, like the medium by which people follow their souls and passions.

Tell us a secret about your work. Even a small one.

I hate pickles! And that’s weird cause I love food hahaha.

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Soy Fira

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