Cat Russell
Location
Appalachia, USA
Cat Russell (b. 1988) is a master of many things. Artistically, Cat creates labor-intensive analog collages from books, magazines, photography and whatever other source he can come up with. When it comes to the blockchain, technology, building apps and working in Web3, Cat’s track record is second-to-none. Many of Cat’s art releases have been coupled with the advent of new technologies leveraging blockchain, smart contracts and various other innovations. Whether it be a VR experience in exploring his intricate works of art, unique minting and auction tools or custom micro-products for white-labeling, you’ll find Cat hard at work when he’s not busy gluing paper. While physically out in Appalachia, Cat Russell exists primarily as a digital native. His work is a mixture of analog collage and photography and is best experienced in a digital medium.
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