Memories of Qilin | Into The Collection #3

Stay up to date on the generative art world in 5 min with our weekly newsletter - direct to your inbox!Into The CollectionDeep Dives Into The Top Generative Art CollectionsMemories of Qilin by Emily XieIn this episode we perform a comprehensive analysis of Memories of Qilin by Emily Xie, considered by many to be well on it's way to blue-chip status.These episodes are best watched on video, so please consider watching this episode on Youtube here.If you are listening on audio only please refer to our Deca gallery for this episode to help you visualize this collection and for a reference for you anytime in the future.Recording date: August 31, 2022Timestamps:0:00 Collector's Corner introduction0:24 Episode introduction3:19 Our initial impressions and general background on the collection (release platform, date, etc.)7:22 Background on the collection and the artist11:00 Video Emily made for Proof Grails II that speaks to her artistic apprach13:40 Why we chose this collection (reviewing our 7 point investment framework)27:49 Deep dive into different traits, including rarities, visual impact, and price premiums45:04 Hidden and potentially undervalued traits53:34 Other ways to collect this artist's work55:52 Our top picks of the collection1:01:00 What we would buy right now1:04:18 Parting thoughts and outroLinks to websites mentioned in the episode:Official Memories website - https://memoriesofqilin.com/Artblocks curated website - https://www.artblocks.io/collections/curated/projects/0xa7d8d9ef8d8ce8992df33d8b8cf4aebabd5bd270/282Emily's personal website - https://linktr.ee/emilyxxieProof Grails II video featuring Emily - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z55CXu8WONAEmily's tweet about her newest project (Tezos based 1/1s at an IRL event in NYC) - https://twitter.com/emilyxxie/status/1564619383191863298Morphology website, where Emily's first long-form generative art collection launched (via Blockart) - https://xie-emily.com/projects/morphology.htmlArticle about Memories - https://medium.com/the-link-art-blocks/in-conversation-with-emily-xie-c80f141d4be7Our 7 point framework for evaluating collections:Aesthetics / visualsIs the work appealing? Does it pass your "eye test?"ArtistDoes the artist have a following? Do they engage with their community?Is the artist charismatic or captivating in some other way?Does the artist thoughtfully release pieces so as to not dilute early collectors?HoldersAre there influential collectors / artists / investors or others who own this collection and hold it in high esteem?SentimentWhat did people (in particular the influential holders) say about the collection before it launched? Immediately afterwards? Over time? Collection breadthDoes the collection feel cohesive together? Do pieces feel unique yet still connected to the collection as a whole?Historic significance (or potential for historic significance)Is this collection historic in some way (e.g. started a new trend) or does it have the potential to do so?Price actionHave floor and sales prices risen over time (ignoring the general volatility of the market)?Has volume decreased (indicating pieces finding their way to long-term holders)?Different backgrounds within palettes:Blood Moon Red, blueBlossoms Green, blue, pink, brownDragon dance Yellow, red, orangeForest  Gray, green, clayHong Bao Red [bright, med, dark], yellowInk All about the same (there may be a shade that is a touch darker)Intrepid Yellow, turquoise, off-white, navyKoten Grey, blueMira Green, blue, yellow, navy, orangePoppy field Blue, light grey, dark grey, green, blackPorcelain vase Sand, light blue, dark blue, blackSea Dune Sand, grey, brownSmoke and fire - all the sameVelvet Sand, brown, redVermilion bird Black, red