MONEY TALKS with Jesse He Escaped PRISON by Selling $2 Million of Digital Art
After serving in the United States Army, Isaac Wright found solace & purpose in urban exploring & photography, where under the name “Drifter Shoots,” he illegally & clandestinely captured cities from the tops of skyscrapers & bridges around the world. In 2020, Drift’s artwork led to his arrest that resulted in four months of incarceration without bond. His story became a national headline, earning him accolades, recognition, and great financial success for his artwork.
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[00:01:03] Serving the United States Army.
[00:05:26] Finding urban exploration photography.
[00:07:17] Photographing tops of skyscrapers & bridges
[00:09:05] Getting arrested.
[00:19:28] Reaction to the arrest.
[00:22:23] How the artwork led to getting out of jail.
[00:29:10] First piece sold during the NFT craze.
[00:31:33] Drift’s New York Times article.
[00:36:11] Blowing up in the digital art space.
[00:38:39] Results of the final case.
[00:39:28] “First Day Out” NFT drop.
[00:41:39] The aftermath of making millions.
[00:45:37] Notable collectors.
[00:47:19] Physical art vs. Digital art.
[00:51:02] Career highlights.
[00:52:16] What drives the art now.
[00:57:45] Continuing the art post-legal battle.
[01:00:02] Mindset while shooting.
[01:02:59] Craziest climbs.
[01:06:01] Getting paid as an artist.
[01:08:11] Upcoming projects.
[01:09:25] The business of making films & books.
[01:10:54] Getting paid for films & books.
[01:16:29] What future success looks like.
[01:19:35] Monetary goals.
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