Jesperish Brings His Intricate Style to the Finale of Links: Season 2

Jesperish’s “The Digital Industry” is the final installment of Links, Season 2. Jesperish is a digital creator based in The Netherlands, whose work is driven by curiosity and a desire to find balance. His art is intricate and fantastical, and inspired by culture, architecture and the digital age. With works showcased at Christie’s and Sotheby’s, Jesperish has built a solid reputation in the NFT space. We chatted about his art and inspiration ahead of his drop on February 13th.

What inspired “The Digital Industry”?

Some time ago, I attended an exhibition of Hans Baluschek’s work, which vividly portrays the struggles of the working class during the 19th-century industrial revolution. His art serves as a stark reminder of the economic divide that persisted through history—a divide that still exists today, even in the digital age.

As we move deeper into the digital revolution, we often assume that being "online" levels the playing field. But just as industrialization reshaped labor and society, the digital transformation is creating its own disparities. The lower class may be less visible in a world of decentralized finance and blockchain, but they are still very much present.

For my Links drop, I wanted to incorporate this dramatic historical perspective—a reminder of where we come from and the ongoing need for accessibility, fairness, and inclusion in technological progress. Etherlink, built on Tezos, embodies these principles by offering a fast, fair, and nearly free blockchain environment, ensuring that participation in the digital economy remains open to all.

How would you describe your art in three words?

🧙‍♂️Mystery

🧭Discovery

🌀Complexity

If your art had a soundtrack, what songs or artists would be on it? 

A lot of my inspiration comes from musicians, not visual artists. My passion for music has always run deep, and I admire so many artists. Lately, though, I’ve been drawn to a few specific ones for their raw artistic expression of life and the struggles everyone faces. They speak in a way that so many people long to be heard, and it feels like you're truly understood. Being an emotional person, emo songs just hit differently—they’re my thing. Some favorites include: Sampha – Plastic 100°C, Tame Impala – On Track, Kendrick Lamar – Father Time, $uicideboy$ - 1000 Blunts and Novo Amor - Decimal

What’s a non-art activity that fuels your creativity?

I really love practicing sports—all kinds, really. But lately, running, badminton, and swimming have been fueling me the most. As an overthinker, it's refreshing to have something that demands focus and helps clear my mind. Beyond that, I love spending long stretches in nature, waiting for that deep sense of calm to settle in and reconnect me to the present moment. I also enjoy spending time with friends, throwing in a wild party every now and then. But more often, you’ll find me at live music performances.

If you had to live inside one of your artworks for a week, which one would it be and why?

One of my artworks, called "Shell," is especially meaningful to me. I can't quite explain it, but every time I look at it, I feel calm and protected. At the same time, I sense freedom and unlimited potential for imagination. It takes away the rush, the fear, and the urge to do more. It’s as if the artwork is telling me that everything is going to be alright.

Which artist (alive or dead) do you wish would slide into your DMs?

Definitely Antoni Gaudí, Maurits Cornelis Escher and Banksy