Bio & Statement

Selected Exhibitions
Ekaterina (Eka) Lestienne is a trailblazing French digital artist whose work seamlessly integrates augmented reality, generative code, AI, and code-based art. As a pioneer in these cutting-edge mediums, Eka creates vibrant, layered compositions that spark joy, inspiration, and connection.
Since 2023, Eka has been focusing on art inscribed on Bitcoin. She views Bitcoin's on-chain structure—rooted in satoshi numbers and digital rarity—as a mirror of reality’s true essence. This philosophy drives her passion for creating art that is both immutable and deeply meaningful.
An intuitive creator, Eka blends digitally transformed images with generative elements, producing unique works that radiate energy and vitality. Her art has been called "energy powerhouses" for its ability to inspire and uplift. She believes beauty exists everywhere and uses her creations to spark conversations about optimism, transformation, and the future of humanity.
Key Accomplishments
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AR Art and Generative Art on Bitcoin Pioneer
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Since 2023: Active artist on Bitcoin; member of @counterfeitcvlt.
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NFT of the Month Winner.
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Winner of "Unfolding Tales of Cili Regalia" competition.
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Winner of the Art Gallery contest by Rove Metaverse.
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First crypto artist selected by the prestigious Salon d’Automne, Paris.
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Selected artist for NFT NYC (2023 & 2024).
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COP26 DigitalArt4Climate 2nd Place Winner.
Partnerships
Eka has collaborated with notable organizations and brands, including Counterfeitcvlt, The Gallery, NFT Factory Paris, Netflix, Alma Deutscher, ExpoMetro, and the Gender Equality Program by the United Nations.
Eka’s artistic mission is clear: to celebrate beauty, inspire optimism, and explore the intersection of digital innovation and human creativity.
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Ordinals Paris, February 2025
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CryptOx'R Auxerre, January 2025
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Art Basel Miami, December 2024
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Fashion week Seattle, October 2024
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Pepe Bali, August 2024
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NFT Afrika, August 2024
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Inscribing Atlantis, Nashville, July 2024
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National Art Center, Tokyo, Japan, July 2024
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Ordinals Asia, Hog-Kong, May 2024
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1-of-Us exhibition, Prague, May 2024
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Ordinals Asia, Hog-Kong, May 2024
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1st Ordinals micro-festival in Potsdam - Berlin, Germany, May 2024
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NFT NYC, April 2024
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Ordinals Denver, February 2024
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Solo exhibition at Moulin de Forges, Normandy, France, February 2024
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Salon d'Automne, Paris, January 2024
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UncommonGallery, Seoul, December 2023
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Southern Cross Lane, Melbourne, October 2023
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Future Art, Brisbane, Australia, September 2023
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25 rue de Seine Paris, September 2023
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AI Surrealism, WTC Oculus, NY, June 2023
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Senary Studio&Showroom, Geneva, May 2023
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NFT NYC, North Javits, Hudson Yards April 12-14
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25 rue de Seine Paris, 21-28 March 2023
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NABU Paris exhibition, January 2023
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25 rue de Seine Paris, December 2022
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Open Screens, NFT Factory Paris, December 2022
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Salon d'Automne, Paris, October 2022
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ExpoMetro, Los Angeles, June 2022
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ROVE private exhibition, Metaverse
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NFT Liverpool, April 2022
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Seattle NFT Museum, April 2022
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THRIVE at Spatial.io, March 2022
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Climate week MENA, Dubaï, March 2022
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Princess Margaret, 20 years, Soho, London, Feb 2022
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COP 26, Glasgow, UK, Nov 2021
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The Holy Art London, Transmissions, Oct 2021
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Saatchi Art Gallery Online, 2020-2022
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Ashurst Emerging Artist Prize, April 2021
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Art Limited Gallery, Paris, December 2020
Articles
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Life Factory Mag
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The Bold Modern​
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Niji Magazine
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ExquisiteWorkers
Awards
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Winner of Muse Hive Art Tokyo Contest 2024.
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2R2 Hope and Wonder Art Contest Winner January 2024.
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NFT of the month Winner : July and November 2023.
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Winner of "Unfolding Tales of Cili Regalia" Art Contest, December 2023.
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Claire Silver AI art competition finalist 2023.
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4 Elements Exhibition by J. Mane Gallery2022, honorable mention 2022.
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COP26 DigitalArt4Climate 2nd Place Winner 2022.