Charlie interviews Casey Rodarmor and Parker Day at the Inscribing Nashville event, discussing their collaboration on the Ordinals collection called “FUN!” This conversation marks Parker’s first experience at a Bitcoin conference, contrasting it with past NFT events in Los Angeles. Parker recalls her initial hesitation towards digital art, influenced by Casey in 2017 when Cryptopunks emerged. Despite skepticism about how her analog art could fit into the digital realm, Parker eventually minted her first NFT in 2021.
Casey, known for his work on Ordinals, encouraged Parker to expand her art into a more extensive collection on Bitcoin. Initially the idea seemed far-fetched due to technological and market constraints, but Casey’s invention of Ordinals & Inscriptions finally made this idea viable. Parker was given creative freedom to develop the “FUN!” collection, a process spanning two years, including life events like pregnancy.
The collection, consisting of 1,000 photographs, utilizes advanced compression techniques to maintain high quality on the Bitcoin blockchain. Casey explains the technical intricacies of using the AV1 video codec for still images, highlighting its ability to preserve film grain—a crucial feature for Parker’s photography.
The conversation delves into the metadata and attributes used in the collection, emphasizing how it catalogs emotions, props, and even astrological signs, reflecting on identityOrdinal Genesis and persona creation. Parker describes the models and collaborators involved, many found through social media or personal connections, noting the inclusion of actors and comedians to capture the essence of each shot.
The interview touches on the controversies surrounding the collection’s provocative themes, such as the “satanic panic,” which Parker views as a reflection of viewers’ perceptions. She emphasizes the importance of art provoking thought and discussion.
The discussion concludes with plans to release the collection and thoughts on the Bitcoin community’s supportive nature, highlighting the blend of art and technology driving the Ordinals project forward.
