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Summary

This proposal adds a new head trait: Elephant

Elephants are awesome - we all know that. They are majestic, intelligent and deeply emotional creatures. But in culture, the pink elephant is generally linked to the surreal and absurd, often a symbol of the irrationality that comes from intoxication and hallucinations, a break from reality that can distort perception. Yet, what if such visions, while unusual, represent the birth of bold, imaginative ideas? A person can dream up an idea that seems fantastical, even impossible, but with enough belief and shared vision, that ‘hallucination’ can become a powerful force for change. When others buy into this shared vision, it transforms from a whimsical thought into a reality that can make the world better. In this way, hallucinations, whether metaphorical or literal, can be reframed as the seeds of revolutionary ideas, inspiring collective action and positive impact. This is why I believe the pink elephant makes an ideal candidate for inclusion in the Nouns collection.

Design Process

I have deep love for all Nouns designs, even the “ugly” ones. But I guess the style I’m drawn to the most is the more silly and absurd. After struggling early to create a design that incorporated the full enormous elephant body, it was only when i decided to make the elephant pink that i truly felt I was on the right path. I loved updating the community on my progress, receiving lots of helpful feedback a long the way. I especially appreciated a response from Messhup, pushing me to embrace the more playful side of Nouns art.

Showcase Noun

Trait artwork

Circle crop

Palette: 3 colors

Playground testing

Click here to see auto-generated combinations of the new part with existing Nouns parts.

Compensation

If this proposal is passed, I would like to receive Noun 337 as compensation in exchange for the added head trait. For me, receiving a Noun is about showing my long-term commitment to the community. I believe in its future success, and having a stake in that future is important to me. While USDC or ETH is an option, I prefer Nouns because they represent alignment with the community’s growth, and they would motivate me to participate more as I learn.

About Me

I’m tummlin, a super fan of Nouns iconic art from way back. Making 100s of art/memes inspired by Nouns. I was also heavily involved in the first 2 Nouniversaries, spending many months studying Nouns artwork, creating my own head traits and assisting other artists with their designs. I have been lucky enough to have my Tiger and Snake head trait included in the collection.

Nouns Art Contribution Agreement

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Contribution name: Elephant head
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