Harwinton Illustrator Selected to Compete in Beeple's Digital Art Death Match

NWCT Arts Council • April 5, 2024

Ethan S. Brewerton will represent NWCT at Beeple's Digital Art Death Match.

Ethan S. Brewerton, Photo: Rana Justice, Torrington Collective

Ethan S. Brewerton, an illustrator from Harwinton has been selected from a global pool of applicants to participate in the highly anticipated Digital Art Death Match hosted by renowned NFT artist Beeple. The event is scheduled to take place on May 4th, 2024, at Beeple Studio in Charleston, South Carolina.


Ethan is best known for his groundbreaking work as the founder of Mecha Chaotic, a generative NFT project that debuted on the Ethereum blockchain in 2021. His innovative contributions to notable NFT projects such as Neo Tokyo, Kaiju Kings, and others have solidified his reputation as a leading figure in the digital art sphere. Locally, he is a member of the Five Points Artist Launchpad program. Ethan’s unique blend of illustration talent and forward-thinking approach to art and technology will be showcased in the live contest, which challenges participants to create digital art using Photoshop and Cinema 4D under the watchful eyes of the art world.


Ethan S. Brewerton, Photo: Rana Justice, Torrington Collective

Beeple, the contest host, gained international acclaim when his "Everydays" collage sold for $69 million in 2021, marking a monumental moment in NFT history. About the selection process for the Digital Art Death Match, Beeple expressed in a tweet, “Massive thank you to everyone who submitted work for our next event at Beeple studios!!!! We had over 600 amazing submissions so this was a tough one!!!!”


Ethan S. Brewerton expressed his enthusiasm about being chosen for this unique opportunity, stating, “After being a fan of Beeple’s work for so many years it’s completely surreal to be invited to create art, live at one of his events.”


The Digital Art Death Match is sponsored by Maxon, The Render Network, and Mograph, and promises to be an unforgettable showcase of talent, creativity, and technological prowess. 


For more information about the Digital Art Death Match and to follow the event live, visit: https://beeple-studios.xyz/event/digital-art-deathmatch/



To explore Ethan S. Brewerton’s work and learn more about his journey as a digital artist, visit: https://www.ethansbrewerton.com/


This event marks a significant milestone in Ethan's career and underscores the vibrant potential of digital art in the modern era. Supporters and fans are encouraged to follow the journey and support Ethan as he competes in this prestigious contest.


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