[About the print...]

Up for auction is the first edition from my new series of AR-enabled prints.

The proceeds will help fund Bitcoin billboards in the impoverished neighborhoods of each of the 12 US Federal Reserve Bank cities.
  
An eye-opening moment for me was first learning of the Cantillon Effect - something on full display during this pandemic.  

In the past seven months alone, billionaire wealth is up 28%.  

As the wealth gap grows by the day, I think it's imperative the less fortunate learn about Bitcoin as soon as possible.

About the print...

In 2016, I was invited to show work at Digital Garage in San Francisco.  

Over the several months long exhibit, the piece most discussed was United Nodes of Bitcoin.

People gravitated toward this reimagined dollar which served as an educational tool for those wandering in off Market St. after seeing the "bitcoin accepted here" sign.  



I recently finished the back and have created 21 signed prints featuring both sides of the artwork.  

 

The framed edition is numbered with actual fiat and includes numerous Bitcoin references - some more obvious than others.



I collaborated with friend and fellow artist Josie Bellini to bring the works to life via augmented reality. The AR can be seen in action here:



Proceeds will be earmarked toward Clear Channel and OUTFRONT Media billboards displaying the United Nodes artwork alongside timely messages about Bitcoin as an alternative to our broken financial system.  

The included @BTCvsFED handle will discuss why this movement is important via Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.  



If you do not win, the remaining prints will soon be released via newsletter for .17 BTC.  You can also email me at info at cryptograffiti.com to reserve one.

Thank you for supporting my work!


General Info:

Starting Bid: 0.17
Bid Increments: 0.005

End date and time: October 22nd, 1300 hrs EDT (1:00pm EDT)


Shipping: Included worldwide by me. Import/VAT taxes to be paid by winner
Sniping: Any bid made in last 15 minutes will extend the auction 15 minutes beyond the ending time from the time of the last bid
Excluded from Bidding: I may exclude bidders at my sole discretion
Escrow available via minerjones (thx minerjones!)
Pay To: 3M525cAxWDSAavPUQnEVKCueqniN6winQA
 

Hi everyone,

I'm a long-time Bitcoin artist devoted to spreading its adoption as an alternative to our broken financial system.  My work repurposes physical banking materials, mediums soon phased out, as a nod to the inherent scarcity of the Bitcoin protocol.  I believe Bitcoin art is important as it helps distill complex subject matter into something more people can understand.  

For my latest project, I collaborated with Bitcoiners from around the world (some of whom are members of this forum) on a video highlighting the global nature of this movement.  

Check it out here.  An article explaining the inspiration for this project accompanies the video in the current volume of Citadel 21 Magazine.  I have excerpted from the article at the bottom of this post.

Repurposed bank deposit bags were utilized for the video as well as the resulting three original works listed below.   All three pieces are currently auctioning via Bitify.  





First is Scarce, the current cover of Citadel 21 Magazine:

Scarce, 2020
Repurposed bank deposit bags and Genesis Address in acrylic on wood
95.25 cm x 95.25 cm (37.5 in x 37.5 in) including frame

Auction listing: https://bitify.com/auctions/collectable-art/scarce-new-artwork-by-cryptograffiti-2892287/








Secondly, Bank Bags HODL:

Bank Bags HODL, 2020
Repurposed bank deposit bags and acrylic on wood
95.25 cm x 95.25 cm (37.5 in x 37.5 in) including frame

Auction listing: https://bitify.com/auctions/collectable-art/bank-bags-hodl-new-artwork-by-cryptograffiti-3024084/






Lastly, Untitled:

Untitled, 2020
Repurposed bank deposit bags and acrylic on wood
65 cm x 187 cm (25.5 in x 73.5 in) including frame

Auction listing: https://bitify.com/auctions/collectable-art/untitled-new-artwork-by-cryptograffiti-3025080/







Thanks for checking out my work.  I'd like to share more of my art with you guys in the future!

Sincerely,
cryptograffiti

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The inspiration behind the work:

Something different is in the air. The feeling surrounding this bull market is unlike the others. Sure there’s more institutional money floating around and now even publicly traded companies holding bitcoin as a reserve asset, but the feeling to which I’m referring is vindication. More specifically, the sense of pride that comes with knowing I’ve risked so much committing to this crazy, world changing idea and finally seeing it get some respect.

For every blank stare or sarcastic comment at a dinner party. For every naysayer who took more Econ than I did in school. For every mainstream journalist and news anchor telling us why BTC was DOA. We’ve reached a phase where the numbers speak for themselves. Whether that be a fiat denominated price, transaction volume, or the quantity of bright minds in the space, the movement is now undeniable. The numbers don’t lie.

Rather than just hodling an investment, I’m holding to a set of beliefs. Core to these beliefs is the idea that when presented with a better alternative to overreaching government control, the people eventually will seek it out. My art…my life’s work for the past seven years has been dedicated to making this adoption happen sooner. By highlighting the benefits of separating money from state, it helps create a brighter future for me, my friends, my family and you.

From the lyrics in the video… I am a man, I am a Father, I am a son… I am a woman, I am a mother, I am a daughter… I am you, You are me… While bitcoiners come from all walks and have many different views, those that truly get what this means and who we are up against share a common bond. Being immersed in a 24/7, global, unrelenting, grassroots movement means we are truly “living in our pride.”

Citibank - http://teespring.com/cryptograffiti1
Chase - http://teespring.com/cryptograffiti2
HSBC - http://teespring.com/cryptograffiti3
Bank of America - http://teespring.com/cryptograffiti4
Wells Fargo - http://teespring.com/cryptograffiti5

I make Bitcoin-related art and design.  Follow me on instagram.com/cryptograffiti and twitter.com/cryptograffiti.