Happy Weekend Reader, open the box. the mystery isn’t always what you expect...it’s also what it makes you feel. → click the image to see what’s inside. In a time when art is treated like content, i wanted to make something you can hold - something that feels personal. So this weekend I'm doing a special offer where you have a chance to get a one-of-a-kind physical original drawing from my collection. (Some of the pieces are pulled from the archive, but I’ve also made some brand new work...
8 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, My newest artwork is now LIVE! Born in the jungle, now reimagined as a dynamic animation and a museum-quality print. 🌿 Collect "Reborn" 🌿 "Reborn" started as a mural at Zamna Music Festival, painted in December 2024 in collaboration with the non-profit, Maya Spirits. A tribute to the vibrant heart of the jungle—its culture, its people, its deep connection to the land. Now, it lives on in two forms: 🔹 An animated artwork – the only way to collect this piece digitally.🔹 A...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Every time I sit down to write a newsletter, the question hits me. "Does this matter?". With everything happening in the world, is there still space for art? My hypothesis is YES. Maybe that's why I always feel better afterward. So, thanks for allowing me to whisper in your inbox some creative energy. Today I'm sharing a story about my latest mural, and the impactful partnership that led to it... Mural Magic in Mexico At the end of 2024, Efdot Studio had the opportunity to...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, Art has a way of encapsulating the important moments in our lives. Recently, I was entrusted with a special commission – crafting a piece for a couple celebrating 30 years of marriage. 💍 💙 I wanted to take you behind the scenes into this project ... "30 Years Through the Cities" hanging in the studio after completion It started with an email, then a phone call. I wanted to learn the story of this couple and what each place meant to them. Our conversations revealed the memories...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Over the past few years, the pull toward real-life events, connections and building local community has only grown stronger. Here in 2024, it feels more important than ever. That’s a big part of why I've started teaching more workshops this year. We've begun using our Brooklyn space to host events where curious and creative minds can come together ... On that note, we’re excited to announce a new workshop coming up at Efdot Studio: Meditation & Intuitive Line Drawing. Experience a...
8 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, This week we launched our new collection of artworks created during the Rio Art Residency, in collaboration with Transient Labs. It will be open just for one week! I wanted to share with you a bit more about the story of how this residency came to be, and to share some more of the art. 🌴 Learn More on the Drop Page 🌴 (or preview the artworks all here) Mural workshop led by Efdot on Sao Conrado Beach The story starts with a wonderful friend, artist, collector and mentor of mine...
9 months ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, Hope you're enjoying your summer! Today I wanted to share with you about my last art residency, and some exciting events coming up. 🌴 Mural workshop led by Efdot on Sao Conrado Beach In June I had the opportunity to revisit one of my favorite places, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. I was there to create alongside a group of other artists in a massive 19th century house overlooking the city. This week pushed me as an artist and human, way beyond expectations. There was something unique to...
9 months ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, I've been thinking a lot about what it means to be an artist in 2024. We are clearly in the age of digital art, media and AI and it's often unclear what separates artist from artisan, and creator from automator... I certainly don't have all the answers, but here are some thoughts I felt compelled to share with you tonight. Being an artist in 2024 isn't just about making something beautiful or making the viewer feel something; it's also very much about cutting through the noise,...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, We're living through a transformative time in culture, technology and art history. I'm thrilled to bring you in on some of the action as I find myself leaning also into curation, beyond my own art. Our 2 big events we've planned just around the corner. Tomorrow, Friday night is our 2nd annual curated group art show, The Canal Street Show. 🚦 We'll be showing work from over 50 artists, bridging physical & digital work – revolving around the theme of Transformation. RSVP here Like a...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read