Miami Portal: Punk & Frens NFT Series
On November 27th, 2022, the Miami Portal was released, marking a memorable moment in the Punk & Frens series. This second minted piece, with a manifold edition of 69, sold out in under 45 minutes. The astounding success of this free mint highlights the growing enthusiasm for the Punk & Frens series in the world of digital art.
The Miami Portal was inspired by my trip to Art Basel, an annual international art fair held in Miami Beach. Wanting to create an animated representation of the event, the piece features a punk character walking up to the screen and activating a portal to Miami. The animation sees the punk jump through the portal, arriving in the sun-soaked city to enjoy the festivities.
This piece is also significant as it marked the debut of the fem Phunk, a new character in the series. However, she was rejected from entering the portal, suggesting an intriguing story arc for future releases.
The Miami Portal release coincided with a turbulent week in the tech and business world. Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX found itself in turmoil, while Elon Musk extended an unexpected invitation for Donald Trump to return to Twitter, which was promptly declined. The whirlwind of events surrounding the Miami Portal’s launch only added to the excitement and drama of this captivating addition to the Punk & Frens series.
