Inspiring Conversations with T. Nikki Paige of Ladybutch by Chad Kenzie

Today we’d like to introduce you to T. Nikki Paige. They and their team shared their story with us below:

Chad Kenzie Studios is a Los Angeles-based creative tech studio that produces immersive multimedia art and entertainment experiences using web3 technology. It was founded by multimedia artist/producer T. Nikki Paige and author Haddy Sowe (pseudonym Haddijatou) during the 2020 pandemic; created as a full-service studio where they could independently produce and distribute all of their original works.

Ladybutch is a sustainable luxury art, interior, and lifestyle brand created by resident multidisciplinary artists at Chad Kenzie Studios. We created the Ladybutch collection as a way to bring our immersive art experiences into your home.

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
As a business founded by openly queer black women, we’ve hit a few bumps in the road, but they weren’t blocks from success. They were actually moments that required us to pivot, redirect, and realign. We’re committed to showing up authentically in everything we produce because visibility is essential right now. Those struggles opened up opportunities for growth in up-and-coming industries, like the metaverse and web 3.0.

Thanks – so what else should our readers know about Ladybutch by Chad Kenzie?
Ladybutch by Chad Kenzie is a brand that prides itself on being innovative and dynamic, providing its customers with the opportunity to experience art in new and exciting ways. The brand is centered around a virtual reality gallery that showcases a diverse range of art styles, from traditional paintings to digital and interactive installations. The VR gallery provides a 360-degree immersive experience, enabling visitors to explore and interact with the artwork from the comfort of their own homes. In addition to the VR gallery, Ladybutch has also ventured into the world of NFTs (non-fungible tokens), a digital asset technology that is revolutionizing the art world. The brand will offer a range of NFTs on the Solana blockchain, including limited-edition digital art pieces, music, and other collectibles.

Ladybutch is an LGBT-owned brand that is committed to sustainability. The resident artists at Chad Kenzie Studios create beautiful and unique art pieces that are environmentally friendly, using only sustainable materials and methods in their creation. We just launched our newest collection, “AI: Ancestral Intelligence”. The collection features a range of art pieces created by the resident artists at Chad Kenzie Studios, exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and ancestral wisdom. Ladybutch is a brand that celebrates diversity, creativity, and sustainability, and the AI: Ancestral Intelligence collection is a testament to these values.

Do you have any memories from childhood that you can share with us?
I took school projects very seriously when I was growing up. Any opportunity I was given to use my imagination, play dress up, and bring a creative vision to life – I took it! One of my favorite memories was building a life-size, 1930’s inspired fruit stand for a book report project. I made it from household items and scrap supplies from Home Depot. It was gigantic, I had to have my Mom help me bring it to the school. In retrospect, it might have been a little over the top for a book report but it definitely was the beginning of my love of creating multimedia installation art from sustainable materials. As for Haddy – she wrote a whole book about her favorite childhood memories. Check out Homegrown by Haddijatou available at Barnes and Noble through Chad Kenzie Print.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.ladybutch.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladybutchxck/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/ladybutchxck
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOraTG_CpIXZjpt-DpWQVOw
• Other: https://www.spatial.io/s/Ladybutch-Lounge-63e0a1a0cc8e021a06a0a8e2?share=5263551571621408409 

Image Credits
Ladybutch by Chad Kenzie 2023 All Rights Reserved.