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We are excited to announce another addition to the Blockfrens Vault —Bodega Drip #110 by ArtByJah from the 'Helmet City' collection. 🧵 https://i.imgur.com/tGWvycZ.jpg
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Jah is a Brooklyn-born filmmaker and visual artist who has gained recognition for his captivating art style and innovative approach to storytelling. 🧵
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His latest NFT collection, "Helmet City," celebrates his hometown's hip-hop culture and futuristic worlds with a unique twist of inspiration from tokusatsu, the genre that birthed the Power Rangers. 🧵
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The collection features 151 AI-generated images, each with a unique prompt written by Jah. The prompts offer a glimpse into the stories and characters behind the artwork, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in Jah's visionary world. 🧵
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Jah's artistic style is contemporary futurism, exploring themes of digital identity, intrapersonal conflict, and future worlds through character study and evocative storytelling. 🧵
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His work has been exhibited in prestigious venues such as the Brooklyn Museum, SXSW, and national sawdust, and he has collaborated with renowned artists like Latashá. 🧵
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But Jah's art is not just a feast for the eyes. It is also a celebration of the diverse cultures and histories that have shaped his artistic vision. In an interview with Mass Appeal, Jah shared that his inspiration comes from his childhood in Brooklyn, 🧵
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where he would sneak into his uncle's room to read comic books while listening to the sound of hip-hop and dancehall music outside. "Helmet City" is a nod to that foundation, a celebration of the city that shaped Jah's artistic voice. 🧵
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