I’m Ludwin Cruz. A Miami native / Detroit transplant working as an automotive designer. Painting is my first love, and I’m excited to be sharing my work with the world. I’ve partnered with a local charity that supports LGBTQ+ youth to launch a limited NFT series that illustrates and supports their mission. Scroll down to learn more.
This series is NSFW—so scroll at your own discretion!
In partnership with the Ruth Ellis Center, I am proud to announce The Bond Series.
Showcasing the strength of sexual attraction, “The Bond” is an original work of art that is meant to portray a surrealistic vision of the fantasy embodied by the power between two individuals connecting as one. We are all linked together by the chain of love and sexual attraction.
Each piece is available for auction on Open Sea. Place your bid now.
50% of the sales of each piece will directly go to the Ruth Ellis Center’s crypto wallet.
Note: The minimum bid amounts listed below may vary slightly when you click and view them on the auction site, Open Sea. This is because the exchange rate between US Dollars and Ether fluctuates throughout the day.
If you don’t have a crypto wallet and can’t bid on Open Sea, message me and I will help you make your purchase and donation without having to deal with setup.
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Sensual Bond
Starting bid: $3,000
Sensual Bond comes with your NFT, a 1 of 1 collectible token, a donation to the Ruth Ellis Center in your name, and a 20 x 20 canvas print of the artwork.
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Bond of Desire
Starting bid: $3,000
Craving Bond comes with your NFT, a 1 of 1 collectible token, a donation to the Ruth Ellis Center in your name, and a 20 x 20 canvas print of the artwork.Bond of Desire comes with your NFT, a 1 of 1 collectible token, a donation to the Ruth Ellis Center in your name, and a 20 x 20 canvas print of the artwork.
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Craving Bond
Starting bid: $3,000
Craving Bond comes with your NFT, a 1 of 1 collectible token, a donation to the Ruth Ellis Center in your name, and a 20 x 20 canvas print of the artwork.
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Bond of Lust
Starting bid: $3,000
Bond of Lust comes with your NFT, a 1 of 1 collectible token, a donation to the Ruth Ellis Center in your name, and a 20 x 20 canvas print of the artwork.
Check out my feature in Pride Source.
Ruth Ellis Center (REC) is named in honor of the life and work of Ruth Ellis, who was respected and loved for her longevity and endurance as one of Detroit’s oldest and proudest African-American lesbians and for her many years of service to all people in need. Ruth was born in 1899 and came out as a lesbian in 1915.
Beginning in the 1930s, Ruth provided shelter, physical support and spiritual affirmation to those whose race, sexual orientation or both set them apart from the dominant culture. Ruth lived to the age of 101, seeing the Center come to being prior to her passing in 2000. The work we continue to do at the Ruth Ellis Center is built upon her model of responsibility to oneself and one’s community.
Over a 20+ year history, REC has established a national reputation for quality and innovation in providing trauma-informed services for lesbian, gay, bi-attractional, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ+) young people experiencing homelessness, in the child welfare system, and/or experiencing barriers to health & wellness. What began as a 500-square-foot safe space in Highland Park, MI has evolved into a multi-faceted organization, operating four facilities spanning Highland Park and Detroit, providing outreach and safety-net services, integrated primary & behavioral health care services and case management, skill building workshops, HIV prevention programs, and family preservation programming as well as the operation of the Ruth Ellis Institute, the training and evaluation arm of the Ruth Ellis Center.