About me

Gustavo “Gus” Grillasca is a Mexican engineer, artist, and multidisciplinary creator whose work spans from molecular biology and philosophy of science to political theory, finance, and cultural thought. With a Master’s degree in Biochemistry and over two decades of experience in technology, education, and innovation, he has established himself as a thought leader and pioneer at the intersection of art, science, and decentralized digital economies.

Grillasca is recognized as the first cryptoartist in Latin America and one of the earliest global pioneers in the creation and dissemination of digital collectibles and NFTs. Since 2016, his work has challenged conventional art systems by merging hand-drawn illustration, sculpture, and digital algorithms into provocative pieces that explore cyberpunk aesthetics, memes, and socio-political commentary.

Key Projects & Cultural Impact

  • ArtOlin (2017) – One of the first NFT marketplaces in Latin America, showcasing digital collectibles anchored on blockchain, establishing Grillasca as a trailblazer in cryptoart.

  • Crypto Art – Begins – Featured among the 50 foundational cryptoartists in this landmark book, which documents the birth and rise of NFT art culture.

  • Banknotes Series – A body of work blending numismatic design with hacker and cyberpunk influences, questioning global financial uncertainty while celebrating digital economic sovereignty and individual freedom.

  • Bitcoin Advocacy – Through talks at conferences such as Blockchain Summit LatAm, Grillasca has consistently emphasized the importance of immutability, personal key ownership, and the superiority of Bitcoin as a platform for NFT permanence compared to Ethereum and other blockchains.

  • Ordinals on Bitcoin – An early supporter of NFTs inscribed directly onto Bitcoin, highlighting their resistance to censorship, permanence, and alignment with cypherpunk values.

  • Libertarian & Cypherpunk Vision – Active in initiatives like Liberland, he promotes art as a tool of resistance, narrative disruption, and the defense of individual sovereignty in digital and physical realms.

Philosophy & Vision

Gus Grillasca’s creative universe bridges the analog and the digital. His output ranges from hand-drawn ink works and sculptures to immaterial algorithmic creations, always blurring the boundary between the physical and the virtual. Unlike dystopian techno-futurism prevalent in the West, Grillasca envisions a humanist future where technology is not an oppressive force but an ally that amplifies creativity, strengthens community bonds, and reconnects humanity with land, history, and family.