19 Jul 2021
MEMEBANK EXHIBITION AND PRINT SALES ONLINE
To everyone who shared messages of encouragement and showed support for my first NFT release, thank you so much for being part of the journey. No one in the studio expected the response we got as we approached the deadline for the sale. We knew we were venturing into unexplored territory, etching copper in such a scale, satirizing fiat currencies with memes and using NFTs to authenticate and prove ownership of a physical art piece. The amazing reception is proof that the people are excited for new or alternate art forms that challenge the status quo.
Thank you all for getting Doge to the Moon. We can't wait to show you what we have planned for the rest of the collection!
I will be donating a portion from the sale to Mercy Malaysia's COVID-19 Pandemic Relief Fund. You may find the donation page here if you wish to make a contribution as well.
The team and I will also be looking at ways to help the local art and design community. There are so many talented and dedicated creatives here in Malaysia that can do with every bit of support we can give so I hope we can do just that very soon.
With what is happening, the challenges that so many are faced with right now, I hope that the spirit of togetherness and kita jaga kita can keep us fighting until we see better days.
The Studio Red Hong Yi team has grown! We had 4 apprentices join us earlier this month on a 6 months apprenticeship program sponsored and organized by Cendana and they will be working with the team on all current and upcoming projects. We are excited to keep pushing for greater things and making more art so we will see you in the next one!
- Red Hong Yi