Top NFT Projects of the Month, May 2023

Top NFT Projects of the Month, May 2023

The realm of modern creativity never ceases to amaze with groundbreaking ideas and their visual embodiment. We become convinced of this every month when making a line-up of the best NFT projects voted by our jury board.

Get your eyes ready to contemplate the TOP 10 NFT projects and 3 NFT collections that garnered Honorable Mentions, as determined by the esteemed experts of the NFT Design Awards in May! Well, based on the highest scores, The Apothecatry NFT series, featuring adorable characters, is basking in the spotlight, followed by not less appealing collections. 

Hope this month’s selection will broaden the horizons of your imagination and inspire your creative pursuits. Come for the art, stay for the vibes!

10 Best NFT Projects of May 2023

The Apothecatry

Comely and stylish little characters from The Apothecatry NFT series by Kazadi charmed the jury board of the NFT Design Awards who gave it the highest votes. Kazadi’s bold ideas and unconventional vision give birth to extraordinary pieces that can’t pass unnoticed by art professionals. Standing out in all criteria, namely aesthetics, fundamentals, innovation, and let’s also add cuteness, The Apothecatry collection deservedly became the NFT of The Month in May 2023. Let’s give an ovation to the artist!  

Transition

Vicdan is a digital artist whose art is imbued with a higher purpose, namely to lift the soul of humanity. Each piece from the Transition NFT collection calls to a profound exploration of the intricate connection between the eye, the mind, and emotions. The choice of colors, sharp lines, the scraps of newspapers, the movements of body parts – all the details complement each other, making the artwork striking and unique. The artistic technique of collage that is traced in the pieces from the Transition NFT series is known for unleashing artists’ creative imagination which usually results in brilliant art. The collection by Vicdan is an illustrative example of this opinion, being so brilliant that it got 2nd place in our ranking of top artworks of May 2023. 

Galactica by Leisha San

Delicate shades, subtle lines, exquisite characters – this is all about the Galactica NFT series by Leisha San. The collection of ethereal girls’ illustrations in a predominantly pink color got much appreciation from the NFT Design Awards jury board and is now sparkling in our line-up. Looking like muses or fairies from fantasy books, these graceful ladies inspire a sense of romance and magic. 

Sumi-E

Contemplate stunning pieces by Skayana, featuring two significant symbols of Japan – lotus and bamboo! Created in a renowned Japanese sumi-e technique, they are so elegant, authentic, and museum-worthy. Embodying great values and being charged with good vibes, this NFT series conquered the hearts of the NFT Design Awards jury board and secured itself a place in our selection.  

mind wave

Meet Roholla Kamaee, the representative of calligraphy art and the artist who uses reed pen and ink to create amazing pieces! His mind wave NFT series is both appealing, innovative, and deep-sensed. Basing its artwork on the concepts of psychology, sociology, and philosophy, Roholla Kamaee masterfully combines together visual aesthetics and profound concepts that give room for various interpretations and provoke diverse feelings while viewing them. 

mind wave NFTs mesmerized the juries of the NFT Design Awards with their weaving shapes and brushstrokes representing the flow of thoughts in such a captivating visual way. 

Abstract art by Cinthia Ponce

Visual artist Cinthia Ponce invites you on the introspection journey through her collection of abstract art! As abstract paintings always act as a reflection of the artist’s innermost thoughts, feelings, and experiences, we may assume that Cinthia is an expressive soul with a kaleidoscope of emotions. Each artwork from the series captures the essence of energy and movement through bold brushstrokes that seem to set the canvas in motion. Stunning pieces that couldn’t but be featured among top projects of May 2023! 

Circles in the Water

Inspired by the water and the female body, Lot Winther created an NFT series of brilliant paintings that explore the depth of human feelings when surrendering completely to the flow. Perfect feminine shapes bobbing around on the water surface recall the images of gorgeous mermaids, giving the series a fantastic touch. Stunning execution brought the series to the top projects of May 2023. Give it some love! 

The Art of Seasons

We bet you have never seen such an exclusive vision of the seasons as an independent illustrator Dirty Robot and RENGA Factory offers you in its art series. Each piece within the collection looks like a still from an animated series or a video game, igniting viewers' imagination for creating stories. From characters’ outfits to an unusual image of fauna and flora, The Art of Seasons NFTs look really great. Having attracted the NFT Design Awards jury board’s attention, the series got high scores in all criteria in May 2023.  

Mediterranean Surrealism

Bathed in the gentle embrace of Mediterranean enchantment, the NFT pieces from the series by Josue Moreno weave together the artist's nostalgic connection to his southern homeland with surreal and magical elements. When memories and imagination merge, deep and creative art emerges as the Mediterranean Surrealism NFT collection proves it. The interplay of light, mild textures, and truly extraordinary ideas of the series earned it one of the highest places among the best art projects of May 2023! Ah-mazing!

I Saw A Dream

Vera Suleimanova, the artist behind the I Saw A Dream NFT collection invites you to contemplate whimsical and rich in detail artworks, inspired by her dreams. All characters and scenes look very extraordinary but form together a harmonious picture of unconventional images. The experts of the NFT Design Awards noted Vera’s innovative approach and finest execution of the pieces and gave her series high scores.  

Honorable Mentions of May 2023

The Decisive Moment

Such interpretation of the wild west as Igor Jacobe brings to your attention through his art is truly exceptional. Telling that his works bring movement in the calm and colors in the dark, Igor absolutely clearly described his artistic peculiarity. The artworks from The Decisive Moment series absorb and switch on creative thinking to come up with how the story will unfold. High scores in all criteria and an honorable mention from the juries of the NFT Design Awards! 

Marilyn Morph Collection II

There have already been hundreds of Marilyn Monro's visual representations in various styles and artistic techniques across the art space. Here's one more series of vibrant and distinctive piece, based on the creative vision of Zam. Being truly unusual, the series caught the attention of the NFT Design Jury board which granted it an honorable mention.  

Neko Ukiyo-e Fashion

An incredibly stylish cat, dressed in an actual Ukiyo-e in a kimono can’t but stand out from other art pieces. Unique concept and nice execution earned this piece an honorable mention from the experts of the NFT Design Awards.   

Well, here is our curated selection of the top art projects of May 2023. Captivating the juries with impeccable aesthetics, groundbreaking concepts, and high-quality execution, all NFT series featured in our lineup truly deserve to be in their places. We continue our dedication to showcasing amazing art by gifted artists to you while you go on getting inspired by them for your own projects. Let your imagination take flight!

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Once you are an NFT artist who wants to make a statement in the realm, don’t hesitate to submit your NFT pieces to compete for the NFT of the Day title and become the NFT of the Month in June and further. Don’t stop moving forward and let your creativity do the rest!

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