Jumper Maybach’s debut NFT artwork, Quantum Genesis, sold at auction for $20,000, establishing the artist’s entry into blockchain-based fine art.
May 10, 2022 – SAN FRANCISCO — The first ever NFT from renowned abstract artist Jumper Maybach, dubbed the Jackson Pollack of the 21st century, was released as a unique 1/1 digital artwork on the platform MakersPlace, the premier marketplace for rare and authentic digital artworks. Presented by Ioconic, the artwork Quantum Genesis was purchased for $20,000 moments after its public release - marking a momentous milestone for Maybach in the NFT space.
An absorptive web of courageous colors, Quantum Genesis captures the mysterious origin of dreams, propelling the viewer on a journey into the celestial heavens– through space, time and the vivid depths of their own unconscious state of mind.
“I am so happy that my first NFT ‘Quantum Genesis’ has found a home,” stated Jumper Maybach. “I look forward to working together with MakersPlace and Ioconic to unveil additional one-of-a-kind NFT’s in the near future.”
Inspired by his own traumatic experiences of being bullied and ostracized for his sexual orientation, Jumper Maybach (born Ben Workman; 1963) centers his work around love, pain, exploration, and empowerment. With the release of his genesis NFT, the artist is bringing his message of compassion, joy and courage to the metaverse.
Image of Final Sale Price of Jumper Maybach “Quantum Genesis”
About Jumper Maybach
Colors that jump off the canvas. Lines that sweep across the panorama. Patterns, phrases and textures that make a bright, bold statement. Jumper Maybach art is a constant evolution of color and audacious mixing of techniques. The result is surprising and compelling abstract masterpieces that have inspired collectors, connoisseurs, galleries, and art enthusiasts alike.
From roots in the Houston, Texas area, Jumper Maybach has gone on to exhibit in Dubai, Venice, the Galerie du Louvre in Paris, Barcelona and Austria. Upon seeing his vivid style, he was dubbed the Jackson Pollock of the 21st century. The art—and captivating story behind it—led to the development of an award-winning documentary film about the artist’s life.
Jumper Maybach was born from a very real, very relatable story. Ben Workman suffered decades of emotional abuse and being marginalized for his sexual orientation. In 2010, the Jumper persona emerged, giving Ben the power to manifest the artist he’d never known himself to be and the confidence to create his art with a purpose—to help end hate and intolerance.
Jumper Maybach has attracted a growing international following. As the artist and brand continue gaining attention and accolades, original and commissioned art pieces are selling for 10x what they were just a few years ago.
About Ioconic
Ioconic is a VC-backed full-service partnership business for brand owners, individual IP holders and licensors, offering exposure to the NFT and digital asset industry. Ioconic’s services to brands cover digital asset strategy formulation, branded digital ecosystem development, branded tokenization, marketing, and distribution. Established by licensing experts as well as NFT and blockchain specialists, Ioconic’s wide network and experience allows Ioconic to create unique solutions for partners to successfully digitize their brands.
About MakersPlace
MakersPlace is the premier NFT marketplace for digital art. Launched in 2018, MakersPlace utilizes blockchain technology to facilitate the sale of authentic, original digital artwork, ensuring rarity and ownership for both creators and collectors. MakersPlace has emphasized accessibility since its inception, and has attracted a large mainstream audience as the first NFT marketplace to accept both cryptocurrency (ETH) and non-cryptocurrency (USD) payments, which it facilitates through crypto wallet and credit card transactions, respectively. MakersPlace helped catapult digital art and NFTs onto the global stage, with the historic sale of Beeple’s Everydays: The First 5000 Days for $69.3 million in partnership with Christie’s auction house in March 2021 – the record price for any digital artwork. Our mission is simple: to enable a vibrant future for digital creativity.
Jumper Maybach Media Contact:
Joey Amato / jamato@getinvolve.com