At the start of 2020 I made a resolution to go vegan for January as part of a campaign called 'Veganuary.' After one month, I felt fitter, healthier a

Censorship And Vegan NFTs: Conversation With Banned Artist, Victoria West

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2021-07-09 12:30:06

At the start of 2020 I made a resolution to go vegan for January as part of a campaign called 'Veganuary.' After one month, I felt fitter, healthier and happier so decided to keep it going.

Being vegan is not an easy path.  At best, misunderstood (Can you still eat dried egg?). At worst, reviled as self-righteous and smug. I’ve heard all the jokes about what vegans eat: rocks and dust.

All was well until a party in a friend's garden last summer. The considerate hosts had prepared separate dishes for anyone with specific dietary needs. The main course, lentil curry was delicious. However, for dessert, I was offered fruit salad or cherry pie. Without hesitation I took the pie and was halfway through it before someone said, 'I thought you were a vegan?' An honest mistake after a couple of glasses of wine I hear you say.

I was reminded of this incident when Victoria West joined the Women of Crypto Art (WOCA) community. She introduced herself saying, “Hi! Excited to be here! I’m a portrait photographer from New Brunswick, Canada. I’ve been making creative artwork for myself for a few years but no one wants to buy it for their physical walls....cause it’s different. That’s why I’m loving the NFT community so much, there's space for all types of artwork.”

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