"Absolution" is a commentary on the current state of the (crypto)art and the influence of meme coins on the market. It explores themes of speculation, greed, the search for beauty, and personal growth within the context of a rapidly changing world.

**It's built up from two scenarios:**

**In scenario A**, "Absolution" delves into the impact of meme coins siphoning liquidity away from the art market. It questions whether the pursuit of quick profits and speculative investments is overshadowing the true essence of art and its role in human growth and expression. This scenario reflects the tension between financial interests and artistic integrity and value.

The rise in the price of $PEPE will determine if a layer stays or gets eaten. The contract is set up in such a way that every time $PEPE reaches a certain price, a layer will be removed from the output until there are only two layers left active in the output. This narrows the variety drastically and makes the animations more similar-looking. Where we start with 333 editions, all rendering 1/1 animation, we slowly die down into a calmer state with less variety. $PEPE will eat layers until it hits 0.01 cents.

**In scenario B**, we see the inevitable return of art. It suggests that despite the current focus on financial gains and market trends, art has a timeless and enduring quality that will ultimately prevail. This concept emphasizes the importance of art as a means of reflection, expression, and societal change.

There are two pivotal moments where scenario B comes into play:

* when a data source breaks down and the smart contract is unable to pull the requested data.

* at Pizza Day, 22 May 2026

The artwork's names for the layers and states symbolize the multifaceted nature of the issues at hand. They represent different aspects of my identity and experiences, such as my role as a man, a parent, and an active participant in the crypto (art) world. These layers offer a rich tapestry of perspectives and narratives, inviting viewers to interpret the artwork in their own unique ways.

In a broader sense, "Absolution" also raises questions about the ongoing transformation of society driven by deep learning and AI models. It prompts reflection on whether we are prepared for the changes these technologies bring, and whether established systems are ready to relinquish power.

Ultimately, "Absolution" serves as a thought-provoking and introspective piece of art that encourages viewers to contemplate the complex interplay of art, finance, technology, and human evolution in the contemporary art world. It invites viewers to explore the endless combinations of narratives and perspectives embedded within its layers, creating a rich and immersive experience.

-Rutger van der Tas 🙂

Ether

Absolution #241

Absolution

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the honeypot

SuperRare 1/1s: Rutger van der Tas

The title refers to the art industry in which I am participating in.

I've used all the tools available in my toolbox to create the 9 expansions and populated them with 27 variations.

I played with pieces that were previously un-minted stages of the painting that lead to the 'Looking for Satoshi' Project, https://www.lookingforsatoshi.io/. I swapped files back and forth between different devices, programs, and platforms; it's a wonder they have held up so well.

The layers that can be found in the expansion packs refer to 'The First Supper,' BTC, my ongoing personal projects (such as Looking For Satoshi & Artificial Intimacy, which are partly inscribed as 1/1 on BTC), and they feature pictures I generated three years ago with ArtBreeder --> https://www.artbreeder.com/doctorrudy.

I want to thank the Async team for the incredible tools they keep providing our Art community with over the past three years. They are so far ahead, it sometimes feels as if Async is the futures future.

All the best!

:)

The haiku's are written by ChatGPT, I supplied it with the subject which corresponds with the images.

This is an Expansion Pack for Forever Supper, the biggest cryptoart collaboration. Claim your free Core and customise it with the Expansions you collect here: https://async.market/dynamic-blueprints/63fe742c74e62000a8cf7bb8/async-forever-supper

#2 Royal Ai Portrait

Where the wild people grow.

Collectors of this work will be on the allowlists for future drops. However, please note that this does not guarantee that collectors will be able to mint 1/1 pieces, as some collections may have fewer pieces available than the number of collectors interested in minting.

Artificial Intimacy

'Looking for Satoshi' is a project that sprouts from the layers and states I've painted on one wooden panel. From 2016 until 2020 I painted several portraits and minted a few of them on SuperRare. 

This project blends a bit of our meme culture and taps into the ancient craft of painting at the same time. It refers to our current financial state and brings an ode to artists I admire. 

When this blueprint is sold out, I will determine a date on which I will give away 'My two Satoshi's' : 
https://superrare.com/artwork-v2/'my-2-satoshis'-18110 + this particular panel to one lucky collector. 

I will use 'Wheel of Names' to pick a winner. 

To qualify for this draft, a collector needs to :

1: follow me on Twitter
2: add the address that holds the blueprint to a dedicated tweet that will be send into the world when the time is right. 


This blueprint also contains 3 legendaries which are part of the 'Bitcoin White Paper' series. This series will have 13 pieces that will be minted during 2023, more info can be found on the website.

Thank you for following me on this journey. 

May the SATS be with you!

SATS #6

Looking for Satoshi

The Family.

As we are all born from a combination of two humans, and we spend our lifetime being part of a 'family', I would like to take the opportunity this technology brings, to build a family with you.

I therefor see this as an ongoing collaboration.

Parent 1 and Parent 2 both have a physical twin. Both paintings are not considered finished works. As life is never finished and everything is an ongoing process.
Therefor, the painting and the image may change over time.

I invite others to download Parent 1 and Parent 2 and start creating on top. You are free to create anything you want.

All new family members are welcome.

Feel free to contact me.

fear of letting go

The Family +

exploring hooks while splitting plots  
engaging eyes roam marble thighs  
my thoughts collide

I sigh 
'high'

and cover myself in dots