Brinkman Estate
A vault of re-collected and reserved digital artwork
What is the Brinkman Estate?
The Brinkman Estate is my personal archive and vault of digital artwork that I have reclaimed and reserved for future use. Located at brinkmanestate.eth, this collection represents a long-term vision of preserving and sharing my artistic legacy.
This project is about more than just collection. It is about maintaining stewardship over my creative output and ensuring that these pieces remain accessible and preserved for future generations. The Estate includes works from various stages of my career, pieces that have special significance, and artworks I have reacquired from collectors.
By building this collection, I am creating a comprehensive archive of my work in the digital art space, ensuring that my creative evolution is documented and accessible on the blockchain permanently.
Estate Activities
Museum Donation
Supporting cultural institutions through strategic donations of significant works, ensuring my art reaches wider audiences and becomes part of permanent museum collections.
View Museum Donation →Charity Contributions
Using art to support meaningful causes by donating works to charitable organizations and fundraising efforts that align with my values.
View Charity Donation →Artist Trades
Building relationships and expanding the collection through strategic trades with fellow artists, fostering community and mutual appreciation within the digital art space.
View Artist Trades →The Philosophy
In the traditional art world, estates play a crucial role in preserving an artist's legacy and managing their body of work. The Brinkman Estate brings this concept into the Web3 space, creating a digital vault that serves multiple purposes:
- Preservation of significant works from my artistic journey
- Documentation of my evolution as a digital artist
- Stewardship and careful curation of my creative output
- Creating a comprehensive archive for collectors, researchers, and enthusiasts
- Maintaining provenance and authenticity of my work on the blockchain
What's in the Estate
1/1 Pieces
Unique one-of-one artworks, including early pieces and significant works from my career.
Edition Works
Selected pieces from various editions and collections that hold special meaning.
Collaborations
Works created in partnership with other artists and institutions.
Historical Pieces
Early works that document my entry and evolution in the NFT space.
The Estate also includes pieces from The Brinkman Reserve, a bespoke collection of 1/1s, commissions, and gifts, alongside work from major collections like NimBuds, Stored Memories, and other significant projects throughout my career.
Blockchain Preservation
One of the most powerful aspects of the Brinkman Estate is its existence on the blockchain. Unlike traditional estates that require physical storage and preservation efforts, these digital works are permanently stored and verifiably authentic. Each piece maintains its complete provenance history, ensuring transparency and authenticity for future generations.
This represents a new paradigm in art preservation. A digital estate that is immutable, transparent, and accessible, while still maintaining the integrity and ownership structure of traditional art estates.
Explore the Collection
View the Brinkman Estate collection on OpenSea to see the full archive of preserved works.