Meet Fereshteh
Meet Fereshteh Farmand, whose artistic life began long before she ever considered herself part of the digital world. A painter and illustrator with nearly thirty years of experience, she started creating art as a child, letting emotion, curiosity, and an evolving inner language shape her path. For Fereshteh, art has always been the way she understands the world, a space where feelings and questions take form before they ever become words. Her transition into digital art happened naturally. For many years she worked primarily with traditional mediums like acrylic, oil, and mixed media, while her illustration work required her to prepare book illustrations digitally. That blend of hand-drawn and digital techniques slowly moved her practice into digital formats long before she entered Web3. Eventually, her involvement in the NFT space began around four years ago, supported by the One Love Art DAO. Through one of their open calls, a Gamma drop titled Visible Violets, she experienced her first Bitcoin ordinal release. Stepping into this new environment felt like a natural extension of her journey, especially with such a thoughtful, supportive community around her. “So far, the experience has been inspiring,” she says. “For me, releasing work on Bitcoin is simply a new chapter in my artistic journey; another way to share my vision with the world.”
The Female Figure
When asked about her distinctive style, Fereshteh explains that she never sets out to create one. “When I create, I don’t think about style at all. My style appears on its own, shaped by emotion, memory and whatever is happening inside me in that moment.” Much of her work centers on a symbolic female figure, “the modern human being, someone who are constantly observed, pressured or pulled in different directions.” Eyes appear around her characters, quiet watchers who judge or try to control, yet her figure remains grounded and present. Nature, animals, rain, clouds, and subtle organic forms act as symbols of peace and breath, echoing themes of existence, presence, and resilience. Authenticity for her is simple: “when a real conversation happens between me and the artwork; not when I follow a formula or try to fit into a trend.”
Longevity
As Fereshteh began integrating Bitcoin ordinals into her creative practice, what struck her most was the permanence of the medium. “Knowing that each piece can exist permanently encourages me to see my work as something that can last… something that can endure and never disappear.” This sense of longevity deepens her connection to both her own work and the people who experience it. Each ordinal becomes a living part of her broader journey.
Fragility and Harmony
One of Fereshteh’s most meaningful bodies of work is her series Sleeping in the Wind. She describes it as rooted in “that delicate space between being and not-being,” shaped by thoughts she has carried for years. The works capture small moments of release, fragility, and harmony with nature, themes that have slowly woven themselves into her language over time. Inspired by both the world’s challenges and its quiet beauty, the series stands as one of her most personal explorations yet.
Paint Before Pixels
Before NFTs, Fereshteh spent nearly twenty-five years immersed in traditional artistic practice. She illustrated around thirty children’s books, created work for magazines, and exhibited physical paintings across several countries. She also painted over two thousand square meters of public murals and taught painting for more than two decades. Alongside this, she holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and an Associate degree in Graphic Design, an unusual but enriching combination that strengthened both her analytical and visual sensibilities. Transitioning into digital art was not a replacement but an expansion. “Digital art allowed me to explore ideas with more freedom and fluidity… like adding a new layer to a lifelong conversation with art.”
Years of Practice
Over time, Fereshteh’s artistic journey has shaped her as deeply. Growing up in a family that viewed art as a hobby, she learned persistence early, the quiet insistence on honoring a fire no one else could see. Years of practice gave her the tools to finally articulate what she felt. “Today, creating art is not a profession for me, it is a way of living.” The most meaningful reward, she says, has been finding people who see their own emotions reflected in her work. That resonance taught her that vulnerability can become a bridge, connecting inner worlds across distance and time.
An Inner Language
While aware of many artists and movements, Fereshteh explains that her work emerges from her own inner language: “my work is created in my own personal language, reflecting my emotions and perception of the world.”
The Speed of Digital
Navigating the rapid pace of the digital art world has been challenging at times but profoundly rewarding. “The digital world moves fast, and every day there’s something new to learn,” she says. Yet the experience has brought visibility, global connection, and even new opportunities for her traditional work. Stepping into communities within the space accelerated her growth not just as an artist but as a human being.
A Creative Voice
Fereshteh is currently expanding her Sleeping in the Wind series, adding new mixed-media works she plans to release on Gamma. The series continues to evolve as she explores deeper layers of its themes.
For artists entering the digital or crypto art world, her message is simple and powerful: “Stay true to your own vision and creative voice… authenticity is what makes your work resonate.” She encourages artists to develop their skills, experiment with techniques, engage with communities, and filter everything through their own perspective. “Most importantly, never lose hope, keep going, keep creating… Your passion and sincerity are what make your art stand out.”
