Q&A: Glyphic NFTs Launch Party Featuring Fuzi at Museum of Graffiti

Miami, FL – April 3, 2022 – Glyphic NFT holders gained access to a VIP launch party at the Museum of Graffiti during Miami NFT Week. Glyphic is a new street fashion NFT concept that highlights the creative output of real, legendary urban artists from around the world. The drop, currently only available by invitation, promises to include the artists’ “ignorant” style that he has tattoo’d onto the bodies of global celebs and musicians like Scarlett Johansson and Diplo.

Fuzi’s bold and humorous art depicts his own raucous cartoon world that has gone mad: humans vs animals, vandals vs police and everything in between… At the launch event, members of Glyphic’s VIP community were treated to complimentary Fuzi limited edition collectibles, custom streetwear, and even original artwork, thanks to partners such as Zensportia, Very Big Things, and Out East.

WRE met up with Fuzi at the VIP Preview for the launch of his latest masterpiece at the Museum of Graffiti and discussed the beauty behind the NFT collection. Read the full Q&A below.

WRE: What is Glyphic NFT?
Fuzi: Glyphic is bringing counter-culture to the Metaverse, including street art by renowned global artists and IRL fashion collaborations. This Genesis collection comprises 7,000 one-of-one NFTs personally hand-drawn by me. Your Glyphic x FUZI NFT acts as both a one-of-one piece of art as well as your access token to our community and ecosystem, including digital and physical perks and benefits.

WRE: Describe your style.
Fuzi: I would say my bold and humorous paintings depict my own raucous cartoon world that has gone mad. Humans vs animals, vandals vs police, and everything in between come together in carefully rendered pieces. This is lowbrow art that can be found in high end places, whether tattooed on Scarlett Johansen’s body or on Diplo’s album covers.

I would say my bold and humorous paintings depict my own raucous cartoon world that has gone mad.

Fuzi

WRE: Can you explain what Ignorant Style graffiti is?
Fuzi: It was a term I coined in 1996 to describe my style. I was trying to get rid of the techniques and rules of traditional graffiti and focus on the energy instead, while simultaneously paying respect to the very beginning of graffiti in NYC. I brought this wild and self-taught style into the tattoo world in 2008 and since then, it has become popular all over the world – a synonym of “freedom”.

WRE: How does your tattooing inspire your graffiti?
Fuzi: All my creations come from graffiti. Graffiti came first and will always be my first love, even when I use other forms to express myself. My tattoos are inspired by old flash tattoos, graffiti references, illustrations and humor. I also tend to tattoo in odd places to create special moments for my customers. For example, I’ve tattooed in abandoned churches, rooftops, and subway tunnels in the past.

WRE: You are dropping 7,000 NFT’s with the Museum of Graffiti, what is your audience?
Fuzi: My audience is composed of a large mix of different kinds of people. I want to keep it that way: I want my art to resonate with everybody.

WRE: What are you hoping people take away from connecting with your art?
Fuzi: I hope they will gain a sense of freedom.

Graffiti came first and will always be my first love

Fuzi