DeltaSauce

We first met on a Twitter Space. I worked at Foundation, and Delta was releasing there. His supporters were fervorous and consistent, and as our conversation unfurled, I understood why.

Delta’s journey didn’t start in Web3. During the pandemic, he worked in a grocery store, earning eight dollars an hour. Photography became his outlet, a way to decompress and find community. His first minted piece: a simple photo on Polygon. It was affordable and accessible. From there, he began to meet other artists, experiment with AI, and rediscover the thrill of creation. "It felt like going back to childhood," he reflects, recalling the wonder of discovering something entirely new. The process was communal too; AI-based artist communities became a network of support, mentorship, and friendship.

The momentum grew, sometimes unexpectedly. Posts started going viral outside the space, Alejandro reached out, and the Hildabroom announcement helped Delta navigate new opportunities. Along the way, there were bumps: learning to manage growth, the pressure of being seen; but he treasures it all as part of the process. His first mint on Foundation broke even, listed at the same price it sold. It was about provenance, a small step with lasting implications. Flipped later for more than his top primary sale, the piece became emblematic of early AI work and a subset of Ethereum history, alongside his early Tezos experiments.

Nostalgia became his defining lens. Delta explores the past to imagine the future, drawing texture and grain from VHS, old TVs, and 90s aesthetics. His work evolves, yet remains tied to this narrative, a “future nostalgia” that guides each experiment. He’s deliberate in his approach, curious about the lineage of his own work, and keen for others to dig into the evolution of his practice.

Delta is introspective, IRL often reserved and listening, online more vocal, and increasingly comfortable sharing his process. He avoids drama and values constructive engagement. Criticism isn’t something to fear; it’s a way to see what others perceive in his work, to understand perspectives he might not notice. His community, his network, and his own curiosity drive him forward, shaping a practice that is as personal as it is shared.

Thank you Delta… Forever a fan of your many Worldes.
Your friend,
-Joana