Artist: Phantom Art
Title: Bitcoin treasure box
Technique: wooden box, real gun, led light
Size: 47x31x42.5 cm
Edition: 1/1, unique piece
At the heart of the Gangster Treasure Box lies a stark reminder of the violence that often accompanied the pursuit of ill-gotten gains. A real gun, its metal gleaming ominously, is nestled within the box, its presence a silent echo of the dangerous lives led by those who dared to challenge the law.
But the Bitcoin treasure box is not merely a relic of a bygone era; it is also a work of art, transformed into a dazzling spectacle by the infusion of resin. These elements, like a gilded veil, conceal the box's darker secrets while simultaneously illuminating its allure.
The artwork's title, "Bitcoin treasure box" hints at the hidden riches that might lie within. One can imagine the untold stories, the illicit deals, and the fleeting moments of triumph that unfolded around this box. It is a vessel that holds the weight of history, a tangible link to a time when the line between legality and criminality was blurred.
