すき間の美術館 vol.1

Artist Instagram : tayyy.sketches || X : @tayxt50 Old name(NEORT Account) : Chayapon (Tae)

Martin Lukas Ostachowski or short MLO, is a multidisciplinary artist, researcher and writer based in Montreal. He explores clouds as a symbol, subject and medium to educate people about blockchain technology in physical and digital art. His works have been exhibited internationally, reaching audiences in North America, Europe and Asia. Movement defines Martin Lukas Ostachowski’s life and art. Having lived in three countries and relocated over 34 times, he feels more rooted in the sky than in any single place. His early aviation career and over 800 passenger flights in the past decade, reinforced this connection, making clouds and the sky a central theme in his work. Since discovering cryptocurrencies in 2017, Ostachowski has explored blockchain technology’s architecture as a game-changer for digital art distribution. Through the subject of clouds, he examines blockchain as a contemporary symbol of data storage and connectivity, representing transformation and hope for a fair global distribution of opportunity and wealth. While its impact may seem distant in Western societies, blockchain serves as a vital tool in the Global South, providing stability against inflation and economic uncertainty. For Ostachowski, clouds and blockchain share fundamental similarities. Both represent intangible values, move permissionlessly across borders, and exist as fragile constructs. Just as clouds can dissipate, blockchain relies on a strong network of active nodes. If belief in the technology wanes, the network itself could dissolve.

New Media Artist / Creative Technologist