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Standalone Artworks (2015–Present)

These standalone artworks were created between 2015 and the present day. While each 3D render doesn't fit into its own series or category, there are some recurring themes—digital connection, self-reflection, vaporwave aesthetics, and nostalgia. Some of these are Ruggiero's earliest works, ones that helped launch her art career.

i can't believe you're here

i can't believe you're here was made in collaboration with PLANTTDADDII in 2021, about a month before the two artists met in person. It expresses a deep exploration of connection while having the physical limitation of being 2,500 miles apart.

i can't believe you're here, 3D artwork. Collaboration between Nicole Ruggiero and PLANTTDADDII. Artwork depicts a marble female figure in a bathtub with a bunch of beautiful seaslugs surrounding her. The main colors are yellow and pink.

i can't believe you're here, 2021, 1/1 sold on SuperRare
Created with Daz 3D, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Cinema 4D, Octane Render, and Adobe Photoshop

Nicole Ruggiero and PLANTTDADDII in front of their work, i can't believe you're here, at the Seattle NFT Museum in August 2024.

Nicole Ruggiero & PLANTTDADDII in front of their work, i can't believe you're here, at the Seattle NFT Museum in August 2024

How Long Will You Love Me?

How Long Will You Love Me? was created in 2021 during a time of change and represents the process of going through tumultuous emotions. It was and was on display at Christie's Dubai for an event called "Block Party" in March 2022. 

how long will you love me? 3D artwork. Artwork depicts a female avatar with blonde hair and a golden outfit. She seems like she may be on the verge of crying. There is a colorful sunset and metallic abstract objects in the background. A phone pierces through one of them.

How Long Will You Love Me?, 2021
Created with Daz 3D, Cinema 4D, Octane Render, and Adobe Photoshop

How Long Will You Love Me? on the windowfront of Christie's Dubai in March 2022

How Long Will You Love Me? on display at the Christie's Dubai gallery in March 2022; curators pose in front of the artworks

A Deeper Reflection

Chain, 3D artwork. Artwork depicts a metallic chain with pink reflections and a pink background.

A Deeper Reflection, 2018
Created with Cinema 4D, Octane Render, and Adobe Photoshop

ilysm

ILYSM 3D artwork. Artwork depicts a close-up of the back of Mercedes-Benz, driving on a road at sunset. The license plate reads "California, ILYSM" and there is a palm tree in the background.

ilysm, 2018
Created with Cinema 4D, Octane Render, and Adobe Photoshop

Limewire Virus

Limewire Virus, 3D artwork. Artwork depicts two glitchy hands exchanging a token of the Limewire Virus logo.

Limewire Virus, 2017
Created with Cinema 4D, Octane Render, and Adobe Photoshop

can you call me later?

Call Me Later, 3D artwork. Artwork features a pill bottle with heart shaped pills spilled out onto a wooden table.

can you call me later?, 2017
Created with Cinema 4D, Octane Render, and Adobe Photoshop

hey i've been thinking about you...

hey i've been thinking about you..., 3D artwork. Artwork depicts the bottom half of a female figure with glossy phone screen intersecting her face. The background is pink and blue.

hey i've been thinking about you..., 2016
Created with Cinema 4D, Arnold Render, and Adobe Photoshop

running my fingers down ur skin,
i can feel every inch of u

running my fingers down ur skin, i can feel every inch of u, vaporwave 3D artwork. Artwork depicts a pink and teal figure sitting on top of a blue cube.

running my fingers down ur skin, i can feel every inch of u, 2015
Created with Cinema 4D, Arnold Render, and Adobe Photoshop

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