Community (A Love Letter) #215/225

## **About the Collection** This project is an ode to Kobe Bryant, born out of honest connections and reverence, and a true collaboration with deep roots, purpose and honor. A portion of primary market proceeds will be donated to the [Mamba and Mambacita Foundation](https://mambaandmambacita.org/), and proceeds will also be used for building, supporting, and maintaining the largest Kobe appreciation community in web3. ## **About the Contributors** **[SW3](https://linktr.ee/sw3)** SW3 is the co-producer of this collection and they value community, quality, utility, and the Mamba Mentality. SW3 not only connects collectors/fans/enthusiasts and brands online, but always tethers back to the real world. The core ethos of SW3 is the exponential value created by the convergence of the physical and digital worlds. *What sets SW3 apart is that we offer phygital (physical + digital) goods: digitally enhanced luxury physical goods paired with dynamic digital twins.* The physical item is embedded with its digital twin, thereby bringing the physical item to life. The digital twin also enables the physical item to be transported into Web3, AR, VR, and the Metaverses. Additional information on SW3 can be found [here](https://sw3nft.io/). **[James Peter Henry](https://www.instagram.com/jamespeterhenryart/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D)** James Peter Henry an Australian artist, living in Los Angeles and New York City. He is currently an artist-in-residence at La Peer Hotel in West Hollywood. The artist is heavily inspired by Aboriginal and African art with Cubism consistently finding its way into many pieces. Art, for him, is always about human-like form, other times it is the juxtaposition of patterns. He is always trying to portray a message within his art, as he has a deep spiritual connection that runs throughout his works. Since landing in The USA, James Peter Henry has gained a lot of attention with his murals that dominate the skylines of major cities throughout the country. The U.N. asked him to draw awareness to ‘WORLD OCEAN DAY,’ and in his style which was then beamed onto The Sydney Opera house sails. In 2021 he collaborated with Saks Fifth Avenue designer Claude Kameni at Art Basel in Miami, which has appeared in Vogue USA & Italy. 2021 also was the year of NFT’s for him. ‘The Cartel’ series that he produced, broke records in the NFT land selling 1200 NFT’s within 20 minutes – which sold out. Additional information on James Peter Henry can be found [here](https://www.jamespeterhenry.com/). **[Jeff Hamilton](https://www.instagram.com/jeffhamilton/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D)** Jeff Hamilton is the most iconic NBA/sports luxury leather jacket maker (he made custom jackets for the NBA for the greatest 50 players of all times, and then, 25 years later, did the same for the greatest 75 players of all time), as well as highly regarded in the hip-hop community. Having been an ardent Laker fan for decades, and a specifically rabid fan of Kobe in particular, when Jeff Hamilton saw the Kobe painting by artist James Peter Henry, it sparked a childish inspiration in Jeff to honor the great Kobe Bryant in a way only he could produce – a leather jacket manifestation of the painting that would have no comparison. And that’s exactly what he did. Jeff spent over six months meticulously translating each of the 2408 strokes of paint from James’ painting into the 2408 intricate pieces of leather that make up the incredible Kobe leather jacket. He believed the result was undeniable – that he had created a masterpiece that equally honored James’ original artwork, and the legendary Kobe himself. Due to Jeff’s personal history with the NBA, his championship jackets, and Kobe himself, the “Legacy” Collection presented Jeff with an opportunity to honor Kobe by embracing the future of technology, merging Kobe’s legacy with his art, the fans, and time itself, immemorial. Additional information on Jeff Hamilton can be found [here](https://jeffhamiltonusa.com/). --- *A private pre-sale period will run from 8pm ET on Thursday, August 18, until 8pm ET on Monday, August 22.* The Open Edition will be available to the public for 24 hours only, starting at 6:30pm ET on August 23. Multiple purchases possible, suggested and recommended, as these NFTs will have the legacy of the strongest utility (fashion design, phygital goods) forever in the web3+ and Metaverses. **Besides being a unique, authentic, and powerfully moving NFT, one collector of the Open Edition will be randomly selected to also receive the priceless museum quality 1/1 Kobe Bryant physical jacket. Each NFT will be useful forever in AR, VR, and the Metaverses.** **The top 8 buyers that collect the largest number of editions of this artwork on the primary market will receive an exclusive collectible book signed by Jeff Hamilton himself, numbered and personalized to each of the top 8 buyers. Going forward, this NFT will hold strong utilities for future giveaways and experiences within the CL7/SW3 communities.** *If you would like to place a bulk order for multiple editions, or if you encounter any issues, please contact our support team via our Live Chat or by [submitting a ticket](https://help.niftygateway.com/hc/en-us/requests/new).* ## [The 1/1 and Ranked Auction can be found here](https://www.niftygateway.com/collections/thelegacy).