Trevor Jones (artist) explained

Trevor Jones
Occupation:Artist

Trevor Jones is a Canadian artist and early adopter of non-fungible tokens (NFTs).[1]

Early life and career

Originally from Lumby, Canada, he faced financial struggles after graduating from art school but later gained significant success in the digital art world.[1]

Jones merges his traditional art background with digital innovation. His journey into the art world began at age 31, following a depression bout and a brief attempt at a music career. After travelling and exploring his ancestry, Jones settled in Edinburgh, UK, and attended art school.[1]

The actor Brian Cox and the Scottish singer songwriter KT Tunstall appeared in his 2017 collection, The Famous.[1]

In 2021, Jones achieved a record sale with a piece of digital artwork titled The Bitcoin Angel, which earned him £2.4 million as an NFT.[1]

In 2021 he worked Ice Cube to create Man vs Machine which was a mixed media body of work.[1] [2]

His interest in technology led him to explore augmented reality and QR code integration in his artwork. His collection Would I Lie to You: the Art of Politics and Propaganda combined fine art portraits with AR technology.[1]

Jones created an art installation on London's Oxford Street to commemorate the coronation of King Charles III.[3] Jones' piece, The Oath appeared across large screens on the W1 Curates building, a public art display in Oxford Street.[4]

The piece was originally a physical painting in Jones' Edinburgh studio. It portrays St Edward's Crown.[4] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: How Trevor Jones became one of the world's most successful NFT artists - and his new coronation artwork . 2023-04-27 . 2023-12-11 . . Hunt . El .
  2. Web site: MAN VS MACHINE: ICE CUBE ANNOUNCES FIRST EXCLUSIVE NFT DROP . 2021-11-15 . 2023-12-11 . icecube.com .
  3. Web site: Evening Standard X Trevor Jones coronation NFT lights up Oxford Street . 2023-05-05 . 2023-12-11 . . Loffhagen . Emma .
  4. Web site: TREVOR JONES' EthBoy Takes Over London's Oxford Street For Exclusive NFT Drop . 2023-01-30 . 2023-12-11 . Art Plugged .