Meet Superno
Superno, born and raised in a sleepy village in Portugal, describes himself as a simple soul. As a child, he wandered the countryside with a notebook tucked under his arm, capturing the world around him with eager sketches — trees whispering in the breeze, sunlit white houses, and everything in between. Art was his freedom, his little corner of peace, even while he worked young to help his family make ends meet. Life sped by, and two decades later, in 2019, Superno took a leap into digital creation, discovering Illustrator and Photoshop. "Blimey, it was like stumbling on a river of possibilities flowing right in front of me," he says. NFTs soon followed, and eventually, Bitcoin ordinals — a move he admits felt "as mad as trying to catch the wind with your bare hands." Yet to Superno, Bitcoin is "like an ancient rock, solid and eternal," the perfect place to carve his heart into timeless lines and colors. The journey hasn't been easy — fees, delays, and technical headaches abound — but for Superno, seeing his work immortalized on the blockchain is worth every stumble.
Art that Moves and Breathes
When it comes to his style, Superno describes his art as "a colourful puzzle that won’t sit still." Geometric shapes, dancing lines, optical illusions, and bold contrasts define his visual language, inspired by the masters of op art and stitched together like a collage of his life experiences. He often explores themes of transformation, reflecting his personal journey from village sketches to digital masterpieces. Technology plays a quiet role, whispering hints of the future while honoring the past. Authenticity, for Superno, means creating work that opens "a new window in my soul," pieces that feel like magical mirrors showing who he is — and who he might become.
A Treasure Chest
Using Bitcoin ordinals to release his art was an instinctive choice for Superno. "I’ve always seen Bitcoin as a kind of treasure chest," he says. Learning about ordinals felt like discovering the perfect way to etch his creations into a permanent digital vault. It changed the way he approached his craft, too. The limitations of Bitcoin forced him to strip down his designs, choosing each line and shape with poetic care. Compared to Ethereum, where minting is fast and flexible but sometimes feels ephemeral, Bitcoin offers Superno the reassurance that his work is armored against time, even if the road to get there is "slower, pricier, and full of days that test your patience."
Windows into His World
Two Bitcoin ordinal pieces hold special significance for Superno: “Crynox” and “Snake.” “Crynox” is "a journey for the eyes," a vibrant river of geometric shapes, pulsing lines, and playful colors, inspired by the digital world and designed to feel like "a firework frozen in the sky." Inscribing it onto Bitcoin felt like locking that energy into a timeless vault. “Snake,” on the other hand, tells a quieter story about transformation. A serpent gliding through layered colors, it mirrors Superno’s own evolution from humble beginnings to digital artist. Though the inscription process tested his patience, seeing "Snake" standing strong on the blockchain was a moment of deep satisfaction. These two pieces, like sisters born from the same heart, now dance and slither eternally across the Bitcoin network.
A River of Colours
Superno didn’t have much formal training in traditional art. He learned what he could from school and mostly taught himself. The real shift came in 2019 with digital tools. "Blimey, it was like the ground opened up and I fell into a river of colours!" he recalls. Illustrator and Photoshop offered infinite possibilities, allowing him to experiment freely and undo mistakes without fear. The transition to digital also taught him the beauty of restraint — learning that sometimes less is more, like pruning a tree to help it grow stronger. Digital art didn’t just unlock his creativity; it sharpened it.
A New Canvas
Reflecting on his journey, Superno sees profound personal growth. Once a quiet lad scribbling dreams on paper, he has become more confident, daring, and open to the world. Sharing his work online taught him the power of connection, cracking the shell of his natural shyness. "Now, I carry that into life: I’m more patient, more curious, and I see each day as a new canvas to paint, with or without a brush," he says. Art didn’t just change how he creates — it changed how he lives.
Influence and Originality
Superno draws deep inspiration from legends like Victor Vasarely, Bridget Riley, Mondrian, and Kandinsky — artists who turned pure form and feeling into visual poetry. Yet balancing influence and originality is key. He likens it to "cooking a traditional dish, but adding a spice that’s all mine." By studying the masters but filtering their lessons through his own heart and imagination, Superno ensures his work speaks in a voice unmistakably his own — vibrant, evolving, and true.
Soar Like a Bird
Looking ahead, he wants his art to soar even higher, like a bird that ain’t afraid to touch the sky! As a digital artist using Bitcoin ordinals, his biggest dream is to create works that leave an everlasting mark, like footprints in the sand that the sea can’t wash away. He wants each piece to be like a guiding light, making whoever sees it stop and think: “Blimey, this is more than it seems!”. And, of course, he wants to keep exploring, mixing geometric shapes with fresh ideas, like someone dancing with the future without losing the beat of the past.
A Word of Advice
Superno suggests to artists exploring this space start slow and learn the basics. Figure out what blockchains and digital wallets are, and don’t panic if it feels confusing at first. Check out X or online groups to help you get going. Then, be patient, take your time, and commit to hard work! Crypto’s the future, and there’s no reason ambitious artists shouldn’t join this exciting ride. But, the give a heads up, the community’s key on this journey, so get involved, connect with folks, and grow together in this buzzing world.
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