{"name":"Portrait of a Stranger","description":"Physical\noil on canvas.\nsigned and dated.\n39 by 33 in; 100 by 85 cm.\nExecuted in 2024, this work is unique.\n\nNFT\ndigital file.\nERC-721.\nmetadata: IPFS.\nMinted in 2024, ed. 1/1.\n\nArtist's Statement: In the daily hustle and bustle of our lives, we often don't know, see, or feel the presence of those around us at different moments in time. We may not realize that in the crowd surrounding us, there could be a person with whom we can share similar vibrations, and our meeting could leave a lasting mark on both of our lives. This portrait is dedicated to the image of a stranger who could have become closer to us than passing by in the fleeting moment.","external_url":"https://tribul.org","image":"https://cms-mainnet-prod-bucket.tribul.org/uploads/Portrait of a Stranger.jpg","attributes":[{"trait_type":"Artist","value":"Zhuk"},{"trait_type":"Rights Agreement","value":"https://ipfs.io/ipfs/bafkreie6o7uttae4bmpka4toqqwebcesenvy3hcl6lg4i7fnlqmaizkkla"},{"trait_type":"Artist Bio","value":"When you see a Zhuk painting, there’s no mistaking it for anyone else’s work. The artist’s style has become a staple of Web3 over the last years, injecting a digital-heavy NFT space with some refreshingly ancient aesthetics. A third-generation family artist, Zhuk brings a uniquely modern lens to classical figurative painting, often depicting the human body as if suspended in water or viewed in a dreamy, flow-like state. This approach allows her to play with shape, contrast, and color in fascinating ways.\n\nZhuk participated in the 59th Venice Biennale with a physical art installation. She has also exhibited her works at the Dart Dynamic Art Museum, alongside masterpieces by Caravaggio, Guercino, Sebastiano Ricci, and others. Her art has been featured at the renowned auction house Sotheby’s, a notable achievement for any artist. Zhuk has collaborated with and exhibited alongside the Royal House of Medici. She also took part in the first-ever global NFT exhibition, organized by “VINCI Airports,” which took place simultaneously across more than 20 major airports worldwide. In 2022, she exhibited at Art Basel Miami. These achievements led to her being recognized among the 2023 NFT100. Zhuk had the honor of collaborating with TIME Magazine on the “Slices of Time” project, as well as having her painting published in the print issue. Her works have repeatedly been featured on billboards in Times Square, New York."}]}