“Balaena I - In The Throws of The Current Seas” 2024
Artist: Petek @RadarRayne

Size XL: Exclusive VIP ed of 4 | Limited Edition H.M.P.
[Hand Modified Print]
24ct gold, hand brushed orange metallic inks on whale tail and blue and turquoise metallic inks in the waves, on giclée fine art paper, with a unique handwritten message in the artwork.

This fine art piece comes in different sizes and editions, info further below.

Dive in:
Dive into Bitcoin whale energy! Be blessed by the energy of the giant of all giants on this beautiful planet - The orange whale - beast of the oceans… wave maker, market mover… When Bitcoin moves by 20% in a day, can you control your emotions? Are you the giant at play, or are you the plebsel in distress, trying to keep your head above the floods of inflation?

Find the hidden easter eggs in this mystical artwork, spot the Canadian astronaut, trying to reach for the stars on his way to the Moon… decipher the hidden binary code message - what famous cryptography quote is it linked to? Do you recognise some US Presidents hairstyles in action? ;)) Discover the trader and bitcoin culture puns hidden in the deconstructed fiat symbolisms, oh… and of course… the answer to everything and the meaning of life..!
The detail in this oversized piece is exquisite!

About the original:
The original is a little smaller than the edition of 42 as it contains the actual currencies. It was made with various international fiat, gently shimmering metallic inks and certified Moon Dust (on the whale body). Including beautiful, poetic elements of the Weimar Republic Banknotes from 1908, as well as the Zimbabwean Dollar (the aggressive fish) - both of which are currencies that famously hyper inflated in their respective countries.

Fiat used:
USD, GBP, EUR, YEN, CAD, AUD, RUB, ETB, CNY, INR, Weimar Republic Banknotes, Zimbabwean Dollars


Collectors Editions:

Small: Ltd ed of 42 BTC 0.02
21.25 x 17.7" / 54 x 45 cm
with metallic inks on whale tail, 22ct gold stars

Large: Ltd ed of 21 BTC 0.05
31.7 x 27.5" / 80.6 x 70cm
with metallic inks on whale tail, 23 ct gold & extra platinum stars

Large: Artist Proofs: 4x BTC 0.099
31.7 x 27.5" / 80.6 x 70cm
with hand brushed metallic inks on whale tail, 23 ct gold & extra platinum stars, and a unique to each print hand written Bitcoin message in the artwork

Sizes S, L + L A.P.s all ship unframed, rolled in a tube at a small additional cost.

XL: Exclusive Collectors ed of 4. BTC 1.1163 x 53" - approx 160 x 135cm when framed (134 x 111cm unframed) 
This is quite big and the quality of detail is to die for!!
24ct Gold leafed, Palladium leaf, with additional hand brushed metallic inks in the waves and certified Moon Dust on the whale body.
Price of the XL includes CUSTOM FRAMING with direction by the artist herself.
Price of the XL excludes FRAMED shipping ($1,600), but includes FREE UNFRAMED shipping.


ps@petek.co.uk
Petek @ RadarRayne
https://www.petek.co.uk/

*Note: THIS SALE IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP AT THE CONFERENCE.

This Lot Includes:

Physical Good:

• Dimensions: 160 x 135 (cm)
• Weight: 15 kg
• Materials: 24ct Gold leafed, Palladium leaf, with with additional metallic inks in the waves and certified Moon Dust on the whale body. 
Price excludes shipping, and includes custom framing with direction by the artist herself.
• Item Type: Art Collectible

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