Psychedelics Anonymous – 10K NFT Collection & Global Impact
In 2021, Psychedelics Anonymous launched as one of the most ambitious and visually striking NFT projects on the Ethereum blockchain. As the sole artist behind the collection, Joshua Connelly developed the entire visual system - designing and producing tens of thousands of individual traits that formed the basis for the generative process which produced the original 10,000 NFTs. The project, completed in just two months, required extraordinary precision, technical expertise, and intense creative focus under a tight deadline.
Since launch, the collection’s total trait library has grown to over 80,000 assets as new visual elements have been created and accumulated beyond the initial release.
With over $200 million in trading volume, Psychedelics Anonymous has become both a commercial triumph and a cultural touchstone within the NFT and digital art communities.
The Concept
At its core, Psychedelics Anonymous was built around a bold and important premise: to spark conversation and influence attitudes towards psilocybin treatment for depression and other mental health conditions. The project’s narrative, aesthetic, and supporting materials were designed to challenge stigma and encourage open dialogue about the role of psychedelic therapy in modern medicine.
Joshua’s Role
As the sole artist, Joshua’s responsibilities encompassed the entire visual identity of Psychedelics Anonymous:
- Art direction & concept development inspired by psychedelic research and therapeutic applications
- Creation of the extensive trait library used for generative asset production (now over 80,000 traits in total)
- Full 3D modelling, rendering, and texturing for all traits
- Generative asset preparation ensuring compatibility with blockchain minting and marketplace integration
- Every trait was crafted to serve both the project’s artistic vision and its deeper social message.
Real-World Influence
Beyond the blockchain, Psychedelics Anonymous has contributed to increasing public awareness around psilocybin-assisted therapy. The cultural conversation sparked by the project aligned with — and in some cases, influenced — emerging medical policy changes in both Australia and the United States, where psilocybin treatment is beginning to see regulated, therapeutic use.
Outcome
Psychedelics Anonymous stands as a testament to the power of digital art to drive both economic value and social change. It proved that NFTs can be more than collectibles — they can be catalysts for important conversations and meaningful impact.
Local Expertise – Global Reach
Created from The Sound of Breaking Glass – Creative Studio on the Mid North Coast, the project resonated worldwide, connecting collectors, advocates, and art lovers from across the globe.
If your brand, cause, or project needs world-class creative execution and visual storytelling, The Sound of Breaking Glass – Creative Studio delivers work that captures attention and inspires action.