Jimena Buena Vida: A Fusion of Geometric Forms and Emotions
Colombian artist Jimena Buena Vida captivates with her unique approach to geometric abstraction, skillfully integrating NFT technology to create her exclusive digital collections.
Jimena Buena Vida, an artist originally from Colombia's capital, Bogotá, later relocated to the United States. She completed her higher education in Computer Science at Southern Illinois University, a state-run, non-commercial institution. Jimena initially pursued a technical career, holding positions including Vice President Technology Account Manager at MasterCard.
Art is not about perfection. It is about expression,Jimena emphasizes.
Known for her use of vibrant and intense colors, Jimena's art is characterized by its vividness and captivating nature. She aims to evoke strong emotions and inspire her audience towards extraordinary achievements through her art. Jimena firmly believes in the powerful influence of art on people.
Times Square, New York, 2022. Source: Official website of Jimena Buena Vida.
The creative journey, particularly in the fast-paced world of web3, may not always be easy,Jimena says, reflecting on the challenges of being an artist.
One of her earliest NFT creations was "In This Journey Reclaiming The Infinite UNO." As per OpenSea data, she generously gifted this token to a random user. Differing from many digital artists, Jimena doesn't price her NFTs excessively high, instead opting for more accessible starting prices.
The All Our Faces Collection. Source: Prohibition’s official website
Her latest NFT collection, "Unbecoming," released on October 19, 2023, comprises 411 identical images. Launched in partnership with TIMEPieces and Audiogalleries, each piece was offered at a minting price of only 0.019 ETH. Purchasers had the exclusive chance to buy limited edition printed copies with the artist's signature.