Bitcoin through Maximalist Art Exhibition: Insights from Bitcoin Atlantis 2024
By HodlXHold
In early March this year, I had the privilege of attending a groundbreaking Bitcoin art exhibition on the stunning island of Madeira, Portugal, at Bitcoin Atlantis 2024. This unique event was more than just a gathering—it was a convergence of Bitcoin enthusiasts, artists, innovators, miners, coders, and speakers from around the world and cyberspace.
From March 1st to 3rd, amidst the vastness of the Atlantic Ocean, people from across the globe gathered to explore the intersection of Bitcoin, art, knowledge, and the future.
Feeling inspired after chatting with artist and curator Fractal Encrypt, who advocated for physical art focused exclusively on Bitcoin, against NFTs, I eagerly joined the exhibition. With my four paintings in hand, I boarded a plane and was greeted by an electric atmosphere filled with distinguished artists and passionate Bitcoin enthusiasts.
Under Fractal Encrypt’s guidance, we meticulously curated our paintings and sculptures, setting the stage for vibrant discussions, networking, and the excitement of the auction. The strategic placement of the art exhibition at the entrance of the Stadium Conference ensured that everyone at Bitcoin Atlantis had an opportunity to engage with our Bitcoin creations.
My paintings represent a style called visionary Bitcoin art, blending ancestral techniques with shamanic explorations of mind, self, and society through psychedelics and natural mathematical fractals—patterns that exist in all things in this universe, from roots to lightning. They delve into the mysteries of Bitcoin’s timechain using mixed media techniques that resonate with the digital age.
Inspired by Bitcoin maximalism and the connections forged among enthusiasts, the auction and exhibition were resounding successes. I was thrilled to see two paintings from my “Bitcoin Roots” series find new homes—one in Norway with Lauri, a great pleb, and the other with Bitcoiner legend Tomer Strolight. Witnessing my works resonate deeply with the audience affirmed their impact on the evolving Bitcoin art scene of the 21st century.
My journey to Bitcoin Atlantis revealed the transformative power of Bitcoin and the boundless creativity it inspires, signaling a new cultural renaissance and reinforcing my belief in the decentralized revolution, proof of work, and evolution that lies ahead.
Bitcoin Atlantis Art Exhibition 2024 – A Pleb Taking a Picture of Artwork ‘Bitcoin Old Roots’ by HodlXHold
Bitcoin Atlantis Art Exhibition 2024 – Two Artworks Sold at the End of the Auction – Lauri, HodlXHold and Tomer Strolight
HodlXHold’s Atelier – Example Process of Artwork in Progress from the ‘Bitcoin Roots’ Series
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Note from Stackchain Magazine: No Bitcoin (or inferior monies) were exchanged for this article. This article was written by HodlxHold, Hodlxhold can be found wandering the wilds of the internet throwing up the DSB set to all haters on the block. HodlxHold is also a Legendary Bitcoin Artist and can be found on x @hodlxhold on nostr @hodlxhold under the same handle. If you enjoyed this article you can tip Hodlxhold at hodlxhold@walletofsatoshi.com