Nostalgic digital animations that brighten up your day
DeeKay Kwon, better known as just DeeKay, is a digital artist known for his animations inspired by retro computer games such as Super Mario. DeeKay spent over a decade working as a digital animator for companies like Google and Apple. Then, in 2021, with a strong NFT collector base already established, he announced on X that he’ll be making art full-time. And it makes sense that his work is so popular. His animations are nostalgic, fun and visually satisfying. There’s a lightheartedness to his work that’s infectious which appears to come from his down-to-earth approach and ethos. In his own wo...
Bio
DeeKay (he/him) is the artist name of DeeKay Kwon who was born in 1989, South Korea, and now lives and works in San Francisco, United States.
NFT records
In the NFT space, DeeKay’s work is well-loved and highly sought-after. In April 2022, he set a new record with the sale of Life and Death for $1,000,000 to the influential NFT collector Cozomo de’ Medici.
Did you know?
As a kid, DeeKay was heavily into sports. He had a black belt in taekwondo and was planning to be part of the Olympic Games.