Monster Mayhem Megamash is an ongoing project of artist Distort Monsters (Photo: Art In The Park)
Cover Monster Mayhem Megamash is an ongoing project of artist Distort Monsters (Photo: Art In The Park)

The project presents 100 different monsters, each assembled from a set of traits inspired by various classic monsters such as ghouls, ogres, werewolves, and vampires

If you're anywhere around Makati this week, consider dropping by Art In The Park which will present its live exhibits at the Jaime C Velasquez Park on April 28, 2022. The event will highlight more than 61 galleries, art schools, independent art spaces, art collectives, and for the first time an NFT marketplace. 

Art In The Park's venture into the intriguing world of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) was made possible by Monster Mayhem Megamash, an ongoing project of artist Migs Antonio, who his avid supporters fondly call 'Distort Monsters'. 

In case you missed it: Art In The Park 2021: Get To Know Artist Henrielle Pagkaliwangan

Fairgoers are expected to see Distort Monsters in action as he creates fascinating creatures for the fair through a live mural painting session that will start at 4pm. He will also talk about his Monster Mayhem Megamash to further explain how it bridges the gap between traditional art and NFTs.

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Distort Monsters workiing on a monster mural (Photo: Art In the Park)
Above Distort Monsters workiing on a monster mural (Photo: Art In the Park)

"So on the 28th, I will be doing a live mural and talk about NFTs on that day, I have invited the members of the monster mayhem community to show up and it is like the perfect day to meet with holders of Monster Mayhem here in Manila. Around 2019, that was when I started to really get into NFTs again. This is cool, you know, what if I make my own monster and I have no idea that they are going to look like. . .and so on and so forth," Distort Monsters said in an online press conference. 

"So I have been toying with the idea for quite some time; but you know, having a generative project was not enough for me to jump in. It was actually around 2022 and 2021 when I started hearing of the term utility in relation to NFTs," he added. 

Utility in NFTs is NFTs with values based on the perks, access, and opportunities that they provide to token holders. 

Related: Art Agenda April 2022: More Exhibitions and Art Events Happening This Month

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Artist Migs Antonio (AKA 'Distort Monsters') talks about his Monster Mayhem Megamash project (Photo: Art In The Park)
Above Artist Migs Antonio (AKA 'Distort Monsters') talks about his Monster Mayhem Megamash project (Photo: Art In The Park)
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Artist Migs Antonio, who is also known as 'Distort Monsters' briefs the press about his Monster Mayhem Megamash project
Above Artist Migs Antonio, who is also known as 'Distort Monsters' briefs the press about his Monster Mayhem Megamash project

Distort Monsters' one-of-a-kind art installation was assembled from a set of traits inspired by various classic monsters including ghouls, ogres, werewolves, and vampires. They will all be available on the Art In The Park's official website

A live installation of 10 three-foot-high resin sculptures will complement the online exhibition of Monster Mayhem MegaMash. 

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