Bitcoin Meme 'The Citadel' Comes to Life as Oil Painting at Las Vegas Conference
An anonymous Reddit user's warning from 2013, 'I am a time-traveler from the future, here to beg you to stop what you are doing', has inspired a striking visual representation. Titled 'The Citadel v.1', this image has gained popularity and spawned numerous variants. Now, artist Jeff McCormick is set to debut a unique, hand-painted oil version of the Bitcoin Citadel meme at the Bitcoin Conference in Las Vegas, to be auctioned via Scarce.City.
McCormick's painting, 'The Citadel (v. Nardo)', is a monumental piece measuring 7 feet by 5 feet, entirely rendered in oil over six months. The artist's statement, 'you become what you meme', reflects his belief that internet memes are modern folklore that shape our expectations of reality. The painting explores the impact of memes on culture and society, building from historical fragments and symbols.
The original Reddit post warned of a stratified society shaped by Bitcoin price fluctuations. McCormick integrates elements from the original meme with painterly care, aiming to evoke grandeur and symbolic density. The artist's latest work originated from an image shared and remixed online, demonstrating the power of internet culture to inspire and influence art.
Jeff McCormick's 'The Citadel (v. Nardo)' will make its debut at the Bitcoin Conference in Las Vegas, where it will be auctioned via Scarce.City. This unique, hand-painted oil version of the Bitcoin Citadel meme is a testament to the impact of internet memes on culture and society, and a fascinating exploration of the intersection of art and internet culture.
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