Maxfield Mellenbruch, an American sculptor known for his iconic Kialara series, introduces Rare, a stunning work adorned with platinum and over 12,000 gemstones. Valued at over $2 million, this piece will be showcased at the Bitcoin Conference 2025 in Las Vegas, anticipated to break auction records in Bitcoin transactions. Mellenbruch is set to speak during the conference about the evolving significance of art in a digital economy. His dedication to craftsmanship and artistic commentary on value through this sculpture showcase the intersection of contemporary art and cryptocurrency.
This piece, Rare, explores themes of security, value, and permanence in the digital age, reflecting on art's evolving role in a Bitcoin-centric world.
Rare stands as the centerpiece of this year's art auction and is expected to become the highest-selling artwork priced in bitcoin in conference history.
I wanted to create a jewelled sculpture that blends anatomical familiarity and extreme material excess, almost satirizing the very nature of value in our society.
The whole process took about a year, from casting the platinum to setting over 12,000 stones by hand, demonstrating a significant commitment to craftsmanship.
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