VRBS Alley by OxOOxO
Application for VRBS Artist Residency
Pixel Art
Mary Bridgland OxOOxO
Project Scope
I am creating a OxOOxO/VRBS collaboration series called “VRBS Alley”. Consisting of 50 animated NFTs that are anticipated to be generated over the next year. The series will be released on OpenSea.io .These short animated NFT clips will depict scenes in “VRBS Alley” based around a group of characters called “Graffiti Gang” who spend their weekends painting VRBS graffiti on the walls of VRBS Alley.
VRBS Alley is where you can catch each member of the “Graffiti Gang” doing what they love best… Painting VRBS murals on the walls of VRBS Alley. They LOVE VRBS! and YES…They are VRBS Crazy! The graffiti art used in this proposal is selected and re-imagined from VRBs artists and artwork.This special collaboration will be original and will be created with pixel animation and sound, and each NFT will depict an animated scene in VRBS Alley with its characters.
I believe the creativity of VRBS Alley artwork can positively impact VRBS DAO. Discovering VRBS has been a life-changing experience and aligns with my philosophy of using artwork for the good of the community.
Branding and Marketing
My digital marketing plan includes
- OxOOxO Farcaster page
- Two verified pages on “X,” OxOOxO and Mary Bridgland
- VRBS Alley Discord page
- OxOOxO Instagram page
- Grassroots networking in addition to announcing the series on VRBS updates.
- Two different VRBS Alley NFT Posters (50 Editions each) used for promotion. They will be available for sale on VRBS Alley Website along with the evolving collection.
- Interactive “VRBS Alley Sticker Pack” will be created for advertising purposes and fan collecting. Each pack consists of VRBS Alley characters, accessories and a wall sticker to create on. Giveaways on social media to help build a fanbase.
- The “VRBS Alley” series will also be advertised in Los Angeles, CA at the upcoming NOUNS Fest (https://nounsfest.tv) through VRBS Alley sticker packs giveaways and grassroots networking.
North Star
My long term goal is to excel at digital pixel art focusing on VRBS art as well as promoting VRBS DAO and develop future VRBS / OxOOxO projects.
Author
My Name is Mary Bridgland. I am the creator of OxOOxO which is my digital brand name.
I am a digital artist VRBS enthusiast. Since I discovered a love for VRBS I am excited to be part of the VRBS community. I have just released my first series called Noun Pop on Opensea.io https://opensea.io/collection/noun-pop-1 which is a tribute to 80’s Pop Culture. As I am passionate about VRBS philanthropic mission, this series has dedicated 5% earnings and 100% of the poster sales to the VRBS Treasury.
Success Metrics
I have set a goal to create and mint 50 animated NFTs and design two promotional posters around VRBS Alley as the theme of this project. A second goal is the creation of a fanbase through sales of NFTs.
Aspirational goals are to expand my skills as a digital pixel artist and contribute to the VRBS Art Race.
Other info
I believe I am a great fit for this grant because I believe my artwork can make a considerable positive impact for VRBS.
I am a great community supporter and philanthropist in my daily life. I have a lot of experience with homeless outreach via my church here in San Diego, California and I am a big believer in giving back to community and those that are in need. I would be blessed to have residency through VRBS where I can express my creativity through my work and benefit local communities at the ground level. Discovering VRBS has been a fantastic experience and I am super excited to become a contributor to the VRBS community in any way that I can contribute and be involved.
Preliminary digital sketches of VRBS Alley are below
Several core characters of “VRBS Alley” have already been created. Meet the gang!
“Rebel” is an accountant by day and a graffiti artist by night. Her hobbies are grassroots volunteering and painting murals on VRBS alley.
“Scribble” is a poet. His hobbies include open-mike nights at VRBS café and painting murals on VRBS alley.
You can also meet Maxwell, the alley cat; FrenchFry, the seagull; and Razzle, the rat, who all hang out in VRBS Alley.:
Link to VRBS Alley overview on OpenSea.io
https://opensea.io/collection/vrbs-alley-1/overview
Link to Graffiti Gang OxOOxO overview on OpenSea.io
https://opensea.io/collection/graffiti-gang-oxooxo/overview
Thank you for your consideration.
Mary Bridgland
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