Rocky Clark started in 2015 as a sustainable clothing brand made in the USA. Eco-friendliness and circularity, fair social and ethical means has always been the cornerstone of the Rocky Clark brand. The name itself originated from the founder and his rescue dog, Clark. Since day one, Rocky Clark has been committed to a low carbon footprint, giving back to the community and creating thoughtful, artisanal goods. A natural evolution from the physical world into the digital landscape with NFTs sparked the expansion to include Cali, another family rescue. About Rocky Clark Universe is a creative ecosystem built on top of the Ethereum blockchain. The Rocky Clark Universe is a collection of unique NFTs which allow the holders (“Creators”) access to a...
What inspired the RC Universe and what can we expect from this project in the future? When I think about what inspires me, I often go back to a moment in my life. One that brings me back to my childhood, like most precious memories. My love for dogs started when I adopted Clark from a shelter when I was 12. I initially wanted a boxer, but as soon as I saw him, that was it. He was a huge dog - I mean, scary - mutt, anyone who saw him always drew back a bit the first time they met him. Clark became my confidant, my right hand, and over time, he laid the groundwork for RC. Thinking of...
Tell us a bit about yourself, your background and how you got into NFTs? Hi, I’m Heather Arcelli and I’m an illustrator from NY! I graduated from Pratt Institute with a BFA in Illustration in 2019 and since then I’ve been doing my thing freelance-wise while staying busy as a cake decorator. I’m always looking for new projects to take on so when Joe (who I’ve previously had the pleasure of working with) reached out mentioning a new NFT project he had for me, I was all for it. What made you pursue NFT art? I had only recently been told by a friend that I should ‘look into NFTs when Joe came to me with this idea. I...
What do you make/create? What's your medium? I'd like to my think of myself as a modern day renaissance man, but in reality I am probably more of jack of all trades and master of none. I make a little bit of everything. I tinker in the kitchen, on the canvas, behind the camera, but my main focus is clothing design. The goal is to make this (Delmonico) a global brand and use our platform to create positive change. What inspires you? Where do you go for inspiration? Walking around the City, handsdown... The people, the architecture, the barrage of wheat pastes everywhere you look, the tagged stalls, it's like a shared canvas that 8.5 million contribute to intentionally and coincidentally....
What do you make/create? What's your medium?I make abstract paintings and textural collages. I literally use everything I can get my hands on. Lately I've been making collages with used RFID paper and discarded canvas. I love making work that stands off the substrate--work that really breaks the fourth wall, that plane that separates the audience from the story. What inspires you? I love forlorn places weathered by time--shipwrecked vessels and abandoned places, attics stuffed with forgotten things. You can feel time in their gritty outsides, the accumulation of dust and decay. And yet they remain. They remind me not of the fragility of life but its resilience. Who is your audience/ideal eyes for your work?People who want to stay and...
