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TEPPEI KOJIMA
TRADMAN’S BONSAI NFT
TRADMAN'S BONSAI NFT is a digital art project launched as “a challenge to maximize the potential of bonsai” by combining images of actual bonsai created by TRADMAN'S BONSAI and keywords selected by Teppei Kojima himself, using AI.
The project plans to release three types of artworks: “Super Rare,” “Rare,” and “Standard.” “Super Rare” will consist of moving images and music, “Rare” will consist of still images and music, and “Standard” will be a series of still images.
For “Super Rare” and “Rare”, special music was created for each piece by musicians whom Teppei Kojima trusts and loves.
With the phrase of “Tradition is the sum of innovations” in mind, Teppei Kojima continues to explore new possibilities for bonsai, and is taking on the challenge of sublimating the traditional culture of bonsai into a digital form, and presenting a new bonsai culture for the next generation.
ARTIST BIO
TRADMAN’S BONSAI
With a mission to share the traditional Japanese culture of bonsai with the world, he formed TRADMAN'S BONSAI in 2015 (and later established Matsubaya Co., Ltd. in 2016). In addition to collaborating with apparel select shops, high-end brands, car dealers, etc., he has been delivering the unprecedented world of bonsai to a wide range of people, including young people, on a daily basis, preserving tradition while transcending conventional concepts.
Teppei Kojima
He spent his childhood in Matsuba-cho, Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture, and graduated from Matsuba Junior High School in Kashiwa City. After being captivated by music, fashion, tattoos,
and other street culture as a student, he became active in the apparel industry as a buyer. While going abroad to buy, he realized the beauty of Japanese culture and was fascinated by
the depth of history and beauty of "bonsai". In 2015, he formed TRADMAN'S BONSAI, and in 2016, he established Matsubaya Co.
He has been working with various brands and artists such as "shu uemura," "NIKE," "Dior," and "RIMOWA" to create a space with "bonsai" with his one-of-a-kind view of the world.
With "Tradition is the sum of innovations" in mind, he is transmitting the coolness of Japan to men, women, and the world through bonsai.
ARTWORK
SUPER RARE
A digital artwork consisting of animated TRADMAN'S BONSAI NFT and background music created exclusively for this project by producer/DJ MURO. The number of works is 5.
「Super Rare」Music Producer：MURO
World renown DJ and tireless digger, MURO aka King Of Diggin’. His portfolio expands from DJ to production, from underground to major, throughout Japan and worldwide. Releasing countless label official mixes past and current, he receives deep respect from artists and music lovers around the globe. Releasing yet another cover album “Waon” as a producer for a new found label ‘TOKYO RECORDS’, he is one of the highest artist of interest in the many fields he prevails.
RARE
A digital artwork consisting of TRADMAN'S BONSAI NFT and background music created exclusively for this project by GuruConnect, a multi-talented producer, arranger, composer, bassist, and collage artist.
「Rare」Music Producer：GuruConnect
Music Producer , music arranger , Composer , Bass Player , Collage Artist
He started his career as a composer and bassist of the one and only Experimental Hip-Hop band "skillkills".
As an individual, he has collaborated with Daoko, Gotch, Chinza Dopeness, Campanella, Akko Gorilla, and others as a BeatMaker, and has worked with ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION, Batten Shoujo-tai, Aiba Higure, and others as a producer and arranger. As a player, he has participated in live performances by Awich, ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION, Daoko, and others, and is also active in a wide range of other activities, including music production for commercials!
STANDARD
「Standard」 is a still image of artwork of TRADMAN'S BONSAI created using AI.
ABOUT THE ART PIECE
- 【STANDARD】
- Framed GAAAT Metal Canvas Art 300 mm x 300 mm
(Purchasing at “TRADMAN’S BONSAI”) - or
- Framed giclee print work 510mm wide x 525mm tall
(Purchasing at "LWArt") - 【RARE】
- COMING SOON ...
- 【SUPER RARE】
- COMING SOON ...
HOW TO PURCHASE
- There are two ways to purchase.
- * There may be more ways to purchase in the future.
- ①Lottery sales by reservation on the "TRADMAN'S BONSAI" website and "TRADMAN'S TOKYO".
- "TRADMAN'S BONSAI" website: https://tradmans.jp/news/tradmans-bonsai-nft-2/
- Please check the above website for specific sales dates, how to buy, and prices.
- They sell Metal Canvas Art© made by GAAAT (https://gaaat.com/)
- Each work will be sold in an edition of 3.
- Only Edition 1 will come with an NFT (Digital Art Ownership) in addition to the physical artwork.
- All editions of all works will be hand-signed by TEPPEI KOJIMA.
- Sales will start in September 2024.
- ②Lottery sales by reservation on the "LWArt" website and SNS.
- "LWArt" website: https://lwart.co.jp/
- Please check the above website for specific sales dates, how to buy, and prices.
- They sell giclee prints on canvas.
- Each work will be sold in an edition of 3.
- Only Edition 1 will come with an NFT (Digital Art Ownership) in addition to the physical artwork.
- All editions of all works will be hand-signed by TEPPEI KOJIMA.
- Sales will start in September 2024.
Q&A
- Q. Can I see the works directly?
- A. You can see them at the "TRADMAN'S TOKYO" store or at upcoming exhibitions.
- Q. What payment options are available?
- A. Credit cards and other methods are accepted. Please check with each retailer for payment methods.
- Q. What is an NFT?
- A. NFT stands for “Non-Fungible Token”. “Non-Fungible” = “irreplaceable” and “Token” = “digital product voucher”. In a word, it is “digital data with a certificate that cannot be forged”. For example, when you purchase NFT art, you get a set of this non-fungible digital certificate and image data.