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Meet the Ambassador

TOMAAS

TOMAAS is a contemporary digital artist whose work combines NFTs, photography, animation, and other digital processes. Born in Hamburg, Germany, TOMAAS spent 18 years living and working in New York City before relocating to Paris in 2014, where he’s currently based. TOMAAS creates visceral art that’s emotionally-charged. His work thus critiques the post-human zeitgeist of a society that’s increasingly dictated—and defined—by artificial intelligence and networked cultures.
His work has been exhibited in New York City at several galleries and has been featured in numerous international publications, including: Vogue Italia, W Magazine, VS, Marie Claire, Elle, and Schoen, among others.

Ambassador Q&A

What inspires you to care deeply about the Ocean?

As an artist I feel it’s important to feel deeply connected to the world around us. This includes nature, people and all the non-humans that inhabit our planet. It’s a source of inspiration and a driving force that allows me to create. Oceans have often been the places where I felt most alive and that I associate beautiful memories all the way back to my childhood. They can cleanse us physically, emotionally, and spiritually and restore our well-being – all things that are important to live a creative and positive life.

How are you working to create a positive impact with your platform?

Creating art is not only a powerful way to connect with people but it can also inspire and motivate people to act. With my artworks I want to demonstrate new ideas, challenge old ones and inspire people to reflect for a moment on different themes that I am touching. Those range from over-consumption to women-empowerment to environmentalism.

If you could share one tip for protecting our blue planet, what would it be?

I would say start with yourself by reducing, reusing, and recycling.

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