HISTORY OF THE PIECE

Isabelle Esnult discovered Bitcoin through media and became intrigued by the
magnitude of the phenomenon.

As an artist, she realizes that this currency has no physical support and that anyone
could represent it.

This reflection, shared with enthusiasts, inspired her to create this sculpture
representing Fortuna, mythological goddess, holding the horn of plenty: The allegory of Fortune derives from the Roman divinity Fortuna, goddess of luck and chance.

In Latin, 'Fors', means 'fate' or 'chance'. Fortune is therefore the entity that lavishes all favors on men at random. Chance, through randomness, is an omnipresent notion in Bitcoin.

Fortuna is often called blind, because she treats all men indifferently, hating or loving them as she sees fit. Isabelle depicts her here with a blindfold that purposely reveals her eyes. The wind which rushes in her dress is used as representation to the inconstancy.

This is the key to the work: fortune, fickle and hazardous always triumphs. As for the cornucopia, it is a fabulous object that never empties and dispenses all the
riches of the earth: according to Ovid, it comes from the goat that would have fed Zeus when he was a child.

WHO IS ISABELLE?

A sculptor since 1990. She has created the following bronze trophies:

• El Abrazo, Latin American Film Festival of Biarritz
• Pro France Quicksilver, trophy of the World Cup of Surfing
• Trophy of the World Cup of Canoeing
• Catamaran World Cup Trophy

Isabelle exhibits her work in more than thirty showrooms.

More info on Isabelle here.

Birth of a sculpture:

The PIRIZ art foundry, in Irun in the Spanish Basque country, perpetuates a traditional know-how: the casting of bronze.

Miguel Gonzalez practices this work, which has been handed down from father to son. The key to his art foundry is the furnace: This is where the bronze ingots are deposited to be liquefied at a temperature of 1300 degrees!

The first step in the casting process is to heat the spoons that will be used to transport the liquid bronze.

The ceramic molds are the negatives of the sculptures. They are placed in trays
containing sand to prevent them from exploding under the heat of the molten bronze during the casting process. In a continuous ballet, the caster pours the bronze delicately into the metal inlets of the molds.

The gesture is very precise and the moment magnificent!

Once the mold is filled with bronze, the opening is covered with ash to keep the heat even.

Then comes the finishing touches, with the trimming, polishing and patination of the piece with a flashlight that determines the color chosen by the artist. The creation of a sculpture is a team effort. The artist must have full confidence in the
craftsman.

The sculpture comes with a wooden stand.

AUTHENTICATION & NFT

The work is a unique copy and authenticated as such by the artist and the foundry. It is the only edition that will be produced.

The work is associated with a unique Counterparty token of locked supply representing the ownership of the work. The buyer will have the option to receive an OPENDIME with the work to store the token.

The NFT & physical certificate will be sent to the buyer.

Materials: Bronze

Dimensions of the sculpture: 14.5cm (5.71 inches) in diameter

Dimensions of the stand: 13,5 cm height / 8,5cm width

Weight (without stand): 1.3 kgs / 2.87 lbs

NFT Asset Info

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