Associated with the southern beach
This year, BitBasel will take over the entire Sagamore Hotel in Miami South Beach for an entire week. The last show I attended with BitBasel was at the Miami Bitcoin Center in 2019, so returning to an exhibition with these pioneers is valuable. I also had no idea how predictable mine was keynote then it was supposed to be about what will be shown now. It’s groundhog day with bananas and a repeat of Dante’s circles of hell in an attempt to facilitate humanity get out of reverse mode. A worthy fight. Only legends 🚀
While this journey has been crazy from the start and has required me to repeat some basics over and over again, as the ETH scene continues to erode, fortunately there are people who see what I’m doing and support me perspective be part of it all. Thanks a lot for Leaks and Scarlett for including me in the program in 2024.
Back to the future
Pay attention to what’s on screen during my 2019 talk on all things decentralized at BitBasel
Back then I commented a lot about how the world was on fire, how we needed to fix the monetary system, about the beginnings of creativity, about how artificial intelligence would replace most low-end lawyers, accountants, etc. within five years, and how the banana madness of the art world could not possibly fail lower. Boy, was I wrong – again – on this one. The art world seems to have found modern ways to bottom out in the Web3 space. At least back then SuperRare was still just starting out with hope. My naive self still believed back then that blockchain would bring greater transparency to the art world. A LOT OF LAUGHTER.
Either way, both God’s Touch and Banana were featured in my slides during the presentation, and now they will be part of BitBasel 2024 as a combined work of art. In the article, he comments on how the West has lost its way and explores what we can do to revitalize it. The opposite of the great reverse is the avant-garde and that’s why I’m here. Eventually everyone will see it and take it for granted. In the meantime, I must double down on my role as an artist and cultural critic. It’s a weird position, but someone has to do it.
I am Potency
I am Potency will be put up, now in disrepute after SuperRare’s precious failure.
The NFT comes with a physical print on canvas, painted with acrylic, that triggers an AR animation.
I recently wrote an article here titled “Evidence of Censorship” on this topic.
Here is the longer original tweet as my “submitted work“for the competition.
Price 6 ETH
BitRam!
Check if scanning works via Original application!
The second exhibit is the so-called live NFT version BitRam graphics that slightly reimagine Bitcoin’s animal history. BTC continues to flow, breaking modern numerical records, but most importantly, it is fighting to ensure that the alternative space is marked as secure from the fiat inflation machine.
The original animation features a physical, hand-finished work of art on canvas that can be launched in AR via the Artivive app.
Price: 9 ETH
Physical repaint of BitRam (1/3 sold) on display in Switzerland at the Swiss Web3 Conf earlier in 2024 during Art Basel. 2/3 is now available and married with Animation 1/1 NFT on sale at BitBasel.
Renaissance 360
Lecks also asked me to bring material from the metaverse to the screen, which I was very ecstatic about. A compilation of the best films created to date by Asvoria (released soon), Superworld and Cornerstone Land will be presented as part of a larger metaverse film.
Why are we not allowed to ask the most basic questions in art? Why can’t we be inspired by perfection, beauty, harmony and spirit? Time and time again we just enjoy this mud like pigs without a future. At least pigs get some nutrients and skin care from their play, while we are confined to animals without instincts.
Program and links:
BitBasel Miami Art Week 2024, scheduled from December 3 to 8 at Sagamore Hotel South Beach, offers a vigorous fusion of art and technology. This week-long event features a diverse program of activities, including exhibitions, panel discussions and immersive experiences.
Highlights:
- December 2: The week begins with the ActNowXR Summit, focusing on the role of art in sustainability and impact, followed by a BitBasel VIP opening showcasing fine art masterpieces.
- December 3: “Beyond AI” explores the future of creativity, delving into the impact of artificial intelligence on art and technology.
- December 4: The Original Tech Investor Summit brings together leading minds in finance to discuss investment trends at the intersection of art and technology.
- December 5: A day dedicated to special events, offering brands and partners the opportunity to organize their own BitBasel activations.
- December 6: “Mooon.Party Vol.2” celebrates art and technology in an unforgettable night featuring top DJs and live performances.
- December 7: Sagamore’s 23rd Iconic Brunch presents “The Future of the Arts” featuring immersive live art, panel discussions and performances by the South Florida Symphony. Later, the Jayne Pierson Runway Show combines fashion with artistic innovation.
- December 8: The event concludes with the 305 Pool Party, a lively gathering celebrating local impact and community, complete with music and poolside fun.
Ready to be touched by God?
Throughout the week, participants can visit the “Gallery” – a selected space presenting the most current forms of imaginative expression in the field of fine arts, digital masterpieces and art related to space.
More details and ticket information can be found on the official BitBasel website website.
Proof of effort
Tropical from 2017 was the first Miami-related work I ever created. The 2/3 repaint is still available and is priced at 1 BTC. I kept the idea I had that some of the early works would maintain a thread up to a price of 1 BTC when purchased from me. Of course, I had to start creating others without it, because about 10 thousand. it’s the constant “fuck money” that people on stage exploit for artistic purposes. However, these works are of a historical nature, so if you want to participate in this action, I advise you to do so! I’ve kept them here last, so it’s only through collecting effort that you’ll even get to them.
Also eternal respect to Moe Levin, the founder North America Bitcoin Conferencefor giving me the first place to showcase my art in January 2018. Nice to have a fan also in Joel from the Bad Crypto podcast lurking in the background 😂 The signed 1/50 scale print was given to Moe as a gift.
At a price of 100 thousand re-painting 6×3 feet is still economical compared to what some of the earliest holistic jobs will ultimately cost once the dust settles a bit.
VESA
Crypto artist, speaker, consultant, writer
You’ll find all the links to physical materials, NFTs, and more below
