ThankYouX
Art Basel
Hong Kong 2026
PERCEPTION
Perception is a hybrid body of work by ThankYouX that merges painting with embedded digital animation. The series considers how vision is shaped by the lens through which we observe the world. At times proximity distorts understanding, while obstruction can prevent us from seeing clearly at all.
Throughout the process, sections of color are deliberately covered with neutral blocks. Rather than hiding the image, this act removes excess information so the composition can settle into clarity. Each painting includes an integrated digital screen that continues the visual language in motion, giving the work a living rhythm.
The digital element also allows the work to remain responsive over time. In certain cases, and with the mutual agreement of the artist and collector, the animated component may be thoughtfully updated in the future. These evolutions are intended to extend the life of the work while maintaining the integrity of the original composition.
ThankYouX, a painter from Los Angeles, California, began his artistic career in 2009. Starting as an acclaimed yet anonymous street artist, over the last fifteen years, his work has evolved into experimentation with geometric forms and layered abstraction that is now internationally recognized.
As an enthusiastic proponent of emerging technology, ThankYouX expanded his artistic practice in 2020, when he started exploring and creating digital blockchain-based artwork. He quickly became one of the leaders in the space, bridging the gap between traditional art and Web 3.0.
Notable moments include his solo show ‘Inertia’ at Sotheby’s gallery in LA, a collaboration with Hans Zimmer, inclusion of his work in institutions like the The Museum of the Future in Dubai and The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, partnerships with major auction houses as both an artist and curator, and his groundbreaking solo project, “State Of The Art” which blends digital and physical art in ways that push both mediums forward.
