Monthly Spotlight Of Tezos Artists
The Tezos art community continues to evolve, shaped by the artists who bring new ideas, perspectives, and techniques to the digital renaissance. (I was calling it that before LLMs existed…it learned that from me…sorry!)
The ‘ART’icle Of The Month serves as a space to recognize and highlight standout creators whose recent work has caught the attention of collectors, curators, and peers alike. Nominated by the community and selected with care, this month’s featured artists reflect the ongoing energy and diversity the keeps Tezos art enthusiasts engaged.
This month’s selections bring together a striking mix of styles and approaches, each offering a unique glimpse into the creative potential of digital art. We’re pleased to spotlight the work of @FEELSxart, @FendelMarc, @AL_san_JP, @michaelmicasso, and @loopascii, five creators whose recent mints continue to inspire people across the Tezos community. Let’s take a look at what they’ve been creating.
How ‘ART’icle of The Month Works
Community participation is at the heart of each month’s ‘ART’icle. If you come across an artist minting on Tezos whose work deserves more appreciation, you can nominate them by commenting under their work with the hashtag #tezARTicle on X. Whether it’s a single piece that stood out or a consistent body of work, nominations help surface the talent that might otherwise be missed. Each month, I review the hashtag to curate a selection of up to five artists, driven by your nominations. Being nominated does not guarantee a feature, and some nominations may be reserved for future spotlights. Without further delay, let’s get artsy.
FENDEL: Berklee Trained Electro-Acoustic Musician and Producer
When it comes to Tezos artists, there are many names that seem to be everywhere at once, contributing to the community wherever possible. One of those names is Fendel de la Creme. This musician is a genuine believer in Tezos and lives for the arts, with a heavy focus on music creation. Based in Seattle, Washington, I’ve personally had the pleasure of visiting Fendel during TezCon 2024 and experiencing the sustainable and holistic lifestyle he lives. Spending time in his world helped me understand how he manages to produce so much great music while remaining a constant and inspiring presence in the Tezos community.
Fendel has been consistently minting Music NFTs and contributing to countless collaborations on Tezos since May 2021. From the early days of HEN, he has minted everything from photography and collage art to soundtracks and full music videos. Let’s take a look at some of his creations.
Released as an open edition for the #Opentez event in January 2025, Slamma is an electronic soundtrack accompanied by glitched visuals created with Photomosh Pro. The song was composed in Reaper DAW using various high-tech music tools, which Fendel lists diligently in the NFT description for fellow audiophiles. The p5.js code used to create the image is by HP Lovebux, whom Fendel also credited in the NFT description. The result is an astonishing audiovisual experience that transported me to a futuristic lounge, perhaps in 2027. The glitchy, asymmetrical animation of the visual reminded me of bustling nightlife. Enjoy this piece with headphones for the best experience.
In the Music NFT titled Ranunculus, we get to experience over seven minutes of an audible adventure into Fendel’s musicality and production talent, plus a stunning visual artwork by Shilly Preston. With another detailed description audiophiles could dream of, Fendel explains his creative process with care. Something I appreciate about this song, and many of Fendel’s tracks, is how they challenge conventional music while balancing chaos and harmony. In other words, it is never what I would expect but always enjoyable. Listen on headphones for the best experience, and to discover more, visit his linktree here.
FEELSxart: Exploring Interpretive Space Through Aesthetic Experiences
Unique to Web3, there are many artists who choose to release their work anonymously or behind a mysterious persona. Sometimes the art speaks for itself, and this adds to the artist’s brand. This is the case for FEELSxart, who creates magically aesthetic GIF art, and just like magic, part of the fun is the mystery behind how it was done.
FEELSxart has been minting on Tezos since July 2021. These GIF-based creations incorporate a range of styles, with most seemingly made through generative processes. Let’s take a look at a couple of Feels’ artworks that stood out to me.
“Hocus Pocus” was released on April 23 this year, right as I was writing this article. It couldn’t have been more serendipitous, as I had just described Feels’ art as “like magic,” and then found this piece. In a mesmerizing animated loop full of nuance and mystery, we see seven spheres circling a larger central sphere. It brought to mind the seven core chakras circling creational energy. Regardless of the artist’s intention, it was meaningful to me. The seamless motion pulls me into a meditative state. Take a moment to enjoy this seamlessly looping art and see if it does the same for you.
Have you ever had a staring contest with an artwork? I have, for example, when viewing the Mona Lisa. With Feels’ piece “Blink”, that sensation is taken to the next level. You’re challenged to a staring contest, and the moment you begin, the show begins too. The flickering color patterns breathe in and out symmetrically, creating a meditative yet intense experience, much like a real staring contest. What’s most interesting is that there are infinite ways to look at it, even though our eyes are drawn to a central point. Be sure to challenge “Blink” to a staring contest and enjoy the creative mind of FEELSxart. Find all the feels on their linktree here.
Al-san: Japanese Artist and Children’s Book Author
AL_san_JP brings a distinctive approach to digital art through the unexpected medium of Microsoft Excel. Since beginning their Tezos journey in July 2022, this Japanese artist has developed a signature style that transforms simple geometric shapes like circles, squares, triangles, and even punctuation marks into expressive, character-driven compositions. Each piece reveals quiet ingenuity, like the mouth of an alpaca formed from two carefully rotated parentheses. Through deliberate constraint and playful structure, AL_san_JP turns Excel into a space for creativity.
In “Taqueria — Taco Stand”, we meet AL-San (Alberto), the alpaca serving tacos in Japan, at a taco stand founded by three Latinos: Pancho, Paco, and Francisco. The stand blends cultures with a menu in both Spanish and Japanese, featuring classics like Al Pastor and Suadero. Zoom in and discover charming details. From the wool on Alberto to the recreation of the Skurpy logo, it’s all crafted in Excel. Muy bueno!
Next, we see Alberto the Alpaca driving a wind-up toy-inspired car in “That’s The Life”. The animation shifts between darker and lighter scenes that could represent night and day or perhaps it is Alberto driving through a tunnel. In the daylight, playful background characters appear, once again crafted with Excel. The animations were made using Keynote. Truly a creative contribution to the digital art world. Find all of Al-san’s creations here.
Mek.txt: Pixel Artist, Designer, and Developer
Another force of nature in the Tezos community is Mek.txt, also known as Michael Micasso. This artist and developer has been creating and innovating on Tezos since June 2022, producing pixel art, designing cover art, collaborating on music NFTs, building tools to support other artists, and more. Mek is also a skilled typographer who creates custom fonts.
In the Music NFT “Ode to Adolescence”, a collaboration with Tito.png, Mek created the cover art and also contributed to the music. The artwork captures a dreamy childhood feeling with two young men, possibly Mek and Tito, flying like superheroes with their instruments, a pet turtle, and a cat. The song is playful and catchy, with lyrics about living in the moment, which was easier to do in our youth. A fitting tribute to adolescence. Be sure to listen to the full song on Objkt with headphones for the best experience.
It’s in the name — Mek.txt has a deep appreciation for text-based art. A perfect example is his recent piece “Bronze Age Collapse”. At first glance, it looks like a crumbling city at sunset, caught between eras. But look closer. Mek brings back the look of 1980s DOS graphics, using the classic 1:2 character tile ratio. The tall silver towers resemble ancient ruins from the future. Tiny figures made from simple text characters populate the scene, giving it life and scale.
Bronze Age Collapse tells the story of a city in decline and captures a broader transition — from one age to another, both in the scene and in the style. Text-mode graphics were once the peak of digital imagination, and Mek.txt taps into that history with purpose. He’s reviving a visual language and showing that old tools can still express new ideas. Follow all things MEK.txt at his website here.
Loopascii: Gif Maker, Ascii, Glitch Art
Loopascii joined the Tezos scene in December 2023 and has stayed true to a clear visual language: ASCII. That’s the art of building images from plain text characters like letters, numbers, punctuation, arranged with intention. Scrolling through Loopascii’s works on Tezos from oldest to newest reveals the evolution of a signature style that’s both technically impressive and emotionally resonant.
In “Listening to Myself”, we see a figure in a hoodie leaning against a pole, headphones on, entirely composed of plain text characters. The glitchy movement creates a gentle breeze-like atmosphere while also suggesting internal noise. It raises the question: is the figure listening to music, or are those noise-canceling headphones enabling silence, letting them hear their own thoughts? The refined color palette hints at introspection, even sadness, as if they are “Feeling Blue.” And the smart use of negative space makes the piece visually calm despite the glitchy motion.
In a more recent work titled “Even If I Walk Alone, I Stay On The Right Path”, the red-hooded figure reappears, walking along a forest trail beside a river, with a horse visible across the water. The scene is richer and more complex than earlier pieces, suggesting a fusion of manipulated imagery with ASCII layers. What stands out most is how the glitching breathes life into the scene yet again, with water flowing, rain falling, trees swaying. It’s meditative and cinematic all at once. To enjoy all of the amazing work by Loopascii check out their Objkt portfolio here.
Share More Art, Nominations For ‘ART’icle of May Are Now Open
As we wrap up this month’s ‘ART’icle, it’s clear the creative energy flowing through the Tezos community keeps expanding. Each featured artist brings something special by offering fresh perspectives, pushing boundaries, and crafting experiences that resonate and inspire.
From playful animations to immersive audiovisuals and expressive text-based compositions, their work shows just how diverse and exciting this space can be.
If you’ve discovered an artist this month who deserves more attention, nominate them for the May edition! Just post about them on X using the hashtag #tezARTicle so we can find your recommendation.
Let’s keep lifting each other up and shining a light on the artists who make this ecosystem thrive. See you next month for another ‘ART’icle!
‘ART’icle Of April was originally published in Tezos Commons on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.