What is the relationship between color, sound, and movement? Artist Jaime Derringer continues to explore this question in her collection Chromesthesia: Ascend. In this body of work, Derringer investigates the phenomenon of experiencing colors in response to certain sounds or other stimuli. She employs vibrant and contrasting hues to create a sense of movement, energy, and emotion. Derringer begins with her personal archive of works, both those created on paper and digital paintings. Over the years, Derringer has repeatedly digitally manipulated and distorted these original images using a combination of phone applications, computer software, and AI. Each successive collection or group of works cannibalizes what came before it and is reborn in the wreckage. The final piece is further deconstructed and ultimately reconstructed with a MIDI controller, a device typically used to control or play music, as Derringer turns each knob of the device to distort a section or characteristic of the image. Through this iterative process, she creates a sense of depth and movement within her pieces, as well as a sense of history and evolution. <blockquote>“I see each of these pieces like a phoenix, completely destroyed, but then reborn and ascendant as something new.” </blockquote> For Chromesthesia: Ascend, she relinquished that control to a complex algorithm that mirrors the rhythm of her hands guiding the MIDI controller, destroying the works over and over again to form a type of abstract brutalist composition. Each time the algorithm is run, a new composition is born. The algorithm keeps time and acts like a beat, periodically altering parameters and taking rhythmic snapshots as the composition unfolds. Each piece is composed of a mix of visual parameters of varying rarity which all have a relationship to music and which Derringer named timbre and tempo. <h3 style="font-weight: 300; font-size: 36px;" class="chakra-heading css-1alue7o">ADDITIONAL DETAILS</h3> <ul> <li>RESERVED WORKS: The first 27 pieces will be minted in advance and not available for sale during the auction: 1 for the artist, 1 for Tonic, and 25 reserved to be given as free gifts to the first 25 buyers.</li> <li>PRINT OPTIONS: If you buy at mint, you are entitled to an optional free 12 × 12 inch print with the ability to upgrade to a larger size or add a frame for a fee. If you buy on the secondary market, you are also able to purchase a printed version of the work. Only the current NFT owner is eligible to order 1 physical print of the respective piece.</li> <li>COPYRIGHT LICENSE: At the discretion of the artist, this specific collection is governed by the copyright license: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/">CC BY-NC 4.0</a>. Under this license, you are able to (1) Share the material in any format and (2) Adapt and transform the material. You must attribute the artist, indicate any changes, and only use the material for noncommercial purposes. <a href="https://meta.tonic.xyz/collection-policies/Chromesthesia_Ascend.pdf">Click here</a> for collection specific terms.</li> </ul>

Chromesthesia: Ascend

Iskra Velitchkova entered 2023 with a clear goal—to slow down. After two frenetic years she needed to take a step back and focus on developing her technique and art practice. ESCAPE is the product of this pace change, its icon, and a map guiding us towards this same freedom. For Velitchkova the relationship between artist and machine is deeply collaborative, nurturing unexpected elements that emerge from the code. This algorithm began in systems that balance order and chaos. First a distinctive style reminiscent of architectural maps emerged. From this grew the brutalism characteristic of former Soviet cityscapes of the artist’s early childhood in Bulgaria. Ultimately stifled by this rigidity and repetition, Velitchkova pushed the algorithm further—breaking it and in the result discovering the form of an opera house, a structure that had become a symbol of freedom to the artist, the promise of losing oneself in art. The overwhelming superstructure of architectural lines breaks the picture plane and seems to go beyond three dimensionality. By avoiding easy categorization, the viewer spends time considering the forms and making sense of the composition. It becomes possible to escape everyday concerns for a moment longer, lost in the almost mathematical task of viewing these geometries. The opera house icon emerges as an antidote to these illusive structures. This central figure is suddenly recognizable as a flat or three dimensional shape. Whether in dense black or highlighted as a central white figure, it is a condensation point, a place for our mind to rest. The images combine the icons of this escape but also serve as a visual guide to achieving it. We are reminded of what art can offer us—mental freedom. Yet ultimately this is an illusion. Just as the opera is a staged fiction with its own rules and schedule, this composition is not real; it is a staged performance specifically created to evoke this reaction. <h3 style="font-weight: 300; font-size: 36px;" class="chakra-heading css-1alue7o">ADDITIONAL DETAILS</h3> <ul> <li>PRE-AUCTION PURCHASES of a limited number of available works will be available starting on Tuesday, May 16, 10AM PT. During the pre-sale only, you will be able to select which work you would like to buy.</li> <li>PRE-REGISTRATION OF BIDS using a credit card can be executed anytime before the auction begins. Bids can be set at any available price level and will execute on a first-come-first-served basis when the auction reaches that tier. Use the pre-bid button on this page to submit your pre-registered bid, starting on Thursday, May 18, 10AM PT until 24 hours before auction start. <a href="https://faqs.tonic.xyz/kb/guide/en/buying-before-the-auction-Qf0nldNdPU/Steps/2294943" target="_blank" >Learn More.</a></li> <li>HOLDER REBATE: <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bjnqDY8jNzIXCFcdlrzD_NYM5ssulxNTTYC6EfgKyLg/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Click here for list of qualifying wallets.</a> Collectors who hold ANY Tonic work will receive a rebate to the auction sell-out price. Wallets must hold one Tonic NFT 24 hours before the auction. Note that all rebates will be issued in ETH, regardless of original payment method, after the auction concludes. </li> <li>SEASON ONE SET HOLDER BENEFIT: <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bjnqDY8jNzIXCFcdlrzD_NYM5ssulxNTTYC6EfgKyLg/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Click here for list of qualifying wallets.</a> Collectors that hold at least one Chromesthesia: Ascend, one Intimità, AND one Strands of Solitude work will receive free shipping up to $1,000 on all prints and framed works, including those from Iskra Velitchkova’s ESCAPE.</li> <li>PRINT OPTIONS: If you buy at mint, you are entitled to a complimentary 16 × 12-inch print with the option to upgrade to a larger size or add a frame for an additional fee. You can request one more print after the complimentary one. If you buy on the secondary market, you also have the option to purchase a printed version of the work.</li> <li>RESERVED WORKS: The first 10 pieces will be minted in advance and not available for sale during the auction: 5 for the artist and 5 for Tonic.</li> <li>COPYRIGHT LICENSE: At the artist's discretion, this specific collection is governed by the copyright license: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/" target="_blank">CC BY-NC 4.0</a>. Under this license, you are allowed to (1) Share the material in any format and (2) Adapt and transform the material. You must attribute the artist, indicate any changes, and use the material only for non-commercial purposes. <a href="https://meta.tonic.xyz/collection-policies/Escape.pdf" target="_blank">Click here</a> for collection-specific terms.</li> </ul>

All prints on paper are printed on Hahnemüle German Etching. Artist Iskra Velitchkova chose to have framed prints float mounted, trimmed straight against the artwork.

Silver Gelatin Prints
A unique 50 x 38” silver gelatin print is available for each ESCAPE NFT through June 25, 2023. Silver gelatin prints use an analog photographic method that binds microscopic silver particles in a layer of gelatin, which is then mounted on an aluminum dibond sheet with a rigid brace for a frameless, floating presentation. This traditional printing process takes 2 weeks to complete.

Escape

<blockquote>I open my eyes, and I realize I fell asleep. You’re looking at me, and start laughing. I feel safe, I feel home. My heart is yours. Intimacy. Thanks for teaching me its true meaning. This is for you, More. With love and gratitude, S. </blockquote>Intimità, Stefano Contiero's latest collection, explores the themes of intimacy and discovery. The work emphasizes uncovering the deeper aspects of our relationships and suggesting that genuine, meaningful connection can only be fully experienced when the veil of surface appearances is lifted.Building a relationship is often considered a process of construction, where two individuals come together to form a bond. However, the process can also be seen as deconstruction, where both partners must tear down the walls they have built around themselves, exposing their vulnerabilities and allowing themselves to be known.Contiero’s works feature open fields of color that melt together to create an effect reminiscent of marbling. Vibrant hues are subtly aged with a patina, enhancing each piece's visual impact and giving it a sense of depth and movement. Through Contiero's striking compositions, he invites us to consider the role physical and emotional obstacles play in shaping our experiences of intimacy. Only through time and deep exploration can these barriers be removed. <h3 style="font-weight: 300; font-size: 36px;" class="chakra-heading css-1alue7o">ADDITIONAL DETAILS</h3> <ul> <li>RESERVED WORKS: The first 2 pieces will be minted in advance and not available for sale during the auction: 1 for the artist and 1 for Tonic.</li> <li>PRINT OPTIONS: If you buy at mint, you are entitled to an optional free 12 × 16 inch print with the ability to upgrade to a larger size or add a frame for a fee. If you buy on the secondary market, you are also able to purchase a printed version of the work. Only the current NFT owner is eligible to order 1 physical print of the respective piece.</li> <li>COPYRIGHT LICENSE: At the discretion of the artist, this specific collection is governed by the copyright license: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/">CC BY-NC 4.0</a>. Under this license, you are able to (1) Share the material in any format and (2) Adapt and transform the material. You must attribute the artist, indicate any changes, and only use the material for noncommercial purposes. <a href="https://meta.tonic.xyz/collection-policies/intimita.pdf">Click here</a> for collection specific terms.</li> </ul>

Printed on Hahnemüle German Etching (12 x 12” - 30 x 40”) or Epson Cold Press Bright (42 x 56” - 54 x 72”) paper. Artist Stefano Contiero chose to have framed prints float mounted with a torn edge.

You are eligible for a free 12 × 16” print if you bought the work at the primary auction. Want a larger print to fit your space? Upgrade to a larger size and add museum quality framing for a fee.

Intimità

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Artwork framed. Price is based on options below:

Mock Auction MAY 23

A Tonic promotional collection by Sarah Sherman Samuel

Sarah Sherman Samuel Collection

Strands of Solitude is a meditation on connection and isolation in the digital age. Through a series of intricate and highly detailed digital compositions, William Mapan delves into the ways in which social media and our increasing reliance on technology has both connected and disconnected us from one another. The proliferation of social media and other digital platforms, Mapan's art highlights the ways in which we can still feel isolated and disconnected from those around us. His use of saturation, experimentation with density and negative space, and flow fields serves to emphasize not only this sense of disconnection, but more importantly remind the viewer that we are still part of a larger whole. As the viewer is drawn into the works, it is Mapan’s hope that we can recognize that we may be more similar than we are different. Despite this underlying sense of isolation, Mapan's work also celebrates the ways in which we are able to connect and find common ground through our shared experiences and connections. By bringing together a variety of different elements and influences in his art, Mapan creates a sense of unity and connection that is palpable to the viewer. As we navigate the complexities of the digital age, Mapan's art serves as a reminder of the ways in which we are all connected, even in the midst of seeming disconnection. A central tenant to Mapan's practice is his attempt to inject a sense of humanness into the algorithms that drive his generative art. Through his use of organic forms and rich textural elements, Mapan seeks to bridge the gap between the artificial and the human, creating works that are both technically impressive and emotionally resonant. <h3 style="font-weight: 300; font-size: 36px;" class="chakra-heading css-1alue7o">ADDITIONAL DETAILS</h3> <ul> <li>RESERVED WORKS: The first 2 pieces will be minted in advance and not available for sale during the auction: 1 for the artist and 1 for Tonic.</li> <li>PRINT OPTIONS: If you buy at mint, you are entitled to an optional free 9 × 16 inch print with the ability to upgrade to a larger size or add a frame for a fee. If you buy on the secondary market, you are also able to purchase a printed version of the work. Only the current NFT owner is eligible to order 1 physical print of the respective piece.</li> <li>EARLY MINTER REBATE: <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-5gWe7KckrROMWUmgbsSKnZyiBA0SV2GHmOZmaVwxZA/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Click here for the list of qualifying wallets.</a> Collectors who minted in the auction for Chromesthesia: Ascend or Intimità will receive a rebate to the sell-out price during William Mapan’s Strands of Solitude auction. The same wallet must be used in the Mapan auction that minted from previous Tonic auctions and 24 hours before the auction it must hold one work that you originally minted.</li> <li>HOLDER PREFERRED PRICING: <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-5gWe7KckrROMWUmgbsSKnZyiBA0SV2GHmOZmaVwxZA/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Click here for the list of qualifying wallets.</a> Wallets that hold at least one Chromesthesia: Ascend and one Intimità work 24 hours before the auction will be able to mint William Mapan’s Strands of Solitude collection at one price tier lower than the current price tier. For example, if the Dutch auction price is currently at 1.5Ξ and set to decrease to 1.0Ξ in 3 minutes, qualifying collectors will be able to mint with an effective price of 1.0Ξ.</li> <li>PRE-REGISTRATION OF BIDS using a credit card can be executed anytime before the auction begins. The bid can be set at any available price level and will execute on a first-come-first-served basis when the auction reaches that tier. You can use the pre-bid button on this page to submit your pre-registered bid, starting on Tuesday, March 7 at 8AM PST.</li> <li> PRE-AUCTION PURCHASES of any of a limited number of available works for can be made for 8Ξ. During the pre-sale only, you will be able to select which work you would like to buy. Please email concierge@tonic.xyz and a concierge will assist you. <a href="https://faqs.tonic.xyz/kb/guide/en/buying-before-the-auction-Qf0nldNdPU/Steps/2294943" target="_blank">Learn More.</a></li> <li>COPYRIGHT LICENSE: At the discretion of the artist, this specific collection is governed by the copyright license: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/" target="_blank">CC BY-NC 4.0</a>. Under this license, you are able to (1) Share the material in any format and (2) Adapt and transform the material. You must attribute the artist, indicate any changes, and only use the material for noncommercial purposes. <a href="https://meta.tonic.xyz/collection-policies/Strands_Of_Solitude.pdf" target="_blank">Click here</a> for collection specific terms.</li> </ul>

Printed on Hahnemüle German Etching (9 x 16" - 31.5 x 56") or Epson Cold Press Bright (40.5 x 72”) paper. Artist William Mapan chose to have framed prints float mounted with a torn edge. You are eligible for a free 9 × 16” print if you bought the work at the primary auction. Want a larger print to fit your space? Upgrade to a larger size and add museum quality framing for a fee.

Strands of Solitude

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Test Collection

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