A rediscovery of the origins of the avant-garde and constructivism movements. Artifakt bridges early 20th-century geometry with 21st-century digital algorithms with each piece being a tribute to timeless forms and digital craft.
Crafted by Spanish artist Medusa, Artifakt is a generative exploration of intersections: of shape and line, of artificial and organic, of past and future.
Drawing inspiration from his childhood memory of Proferio Grossi’s photolithograph, Medusa’s code-based works evoke the raw energy of early constructivism.
In 300 unique pieces, the imperfections of the hand-drawn and the precision of the machine converge, honoring tradition while pushing boundaries.
“I think that somehow our brain tries to identify the unknown. In a natural way, it transforms abstract things into something familiar to us. And here is where the magic resides.”
Medusa
Artifakt captures the bold essence of constructivism and avant-garde origins through simple, striking shapes that echo the vision of early modernists. Hand-drawn textures and subtle pencil-like quirks breathe life into the digital canvas, embracing the beauty of the imperfect. As figures dance and merge, new languages of form emerge, bridging time and media to create a fresh interpretation of these pioneering movements.
Each color palette within the collection pays homage to a master of constructivism: from the bold geometry of El Lissitzky to the radical vision of Rodchenko. These palettes act as living tributes, each piece resonating with the spirit of its namesake. Among them, three special editions - Origins, Imperfections, and Intersections - offer collectors a glimpse into the shifting interplay of color and form.
Artifakt is not just an artistic rediscovery, it’s inscribed fully on uncommon sats, the first satoshis of new Bitcoin blocks. It marks the genesis of something new, linking the avant-garde roots of constructivism to the cutting-edge world of Bitcoin Ordinals. It’s a testament to both rarity and reinvention, making each piece a digital artefact.
Every initial collector received a complimentary and personally dedicated designed book chronicling the 300 pieces of Artifakt. This collector’s book serves as both a tangible memento and a gateway for newcomers, an introduction to the bold world of Bitcoin art and a bridge between the digital and the physical.
More about the artist
Medusa
Miguel Jimenez Benajes called Medusa, is a software engineer turned generative artist 2 years ago from Valencia, Spain.
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