"The Bitcoin Hodler is ensconced in a Japanese shop; an emblematic figure of our era, she is surrounded by stacks of Bitcoin in physical coin form - a potent symbol of digital wealth manifest in a world that straddles the tangible and the intangible.
The Bitcoin Hodler, while seemingly triumphant in her amassed wealth, is paradoxically alone, framed by the dense architecture of her prosperity. This tension evokes the existential solitude Miss AL Simpson frequently portrays, underpinning a nuanced dialogue about the human condition in our digital age.
The Japanese shop imbues the scene with an added dimension of cultural depth and context. Just as Bacon layered his work with meaning through his distorted spaces, this setting becomes a canvas for exploring contrasting themes of tradition and novelty, permanence and volatility.
The coin-stacks, representing Bitcoin, are an ingenious touch, forming a fortress of solitude around the Hodler. Like Bacon's unsettling anthropomorphic figures, these coins embody a duality — they are both the achievement of the Hodler and perhaps her prison, a material visualization of digital obsession.
This painting is not simply a spectacle of color and form, but an exploration of our evolving societal values. It bears the mark of the artist's critical engagement with emergent phenomena like cryptocurrency, and the economic, social, and individual implications thereof.
Just as Miss AL Simpson's figures are often a mirror into the psyche's complex depths, the Bitcoin Hodler becomes an emblem of our time's triumphs and tribulations — a solitary figure in the relentless quest for progress, wealth, and the elusive promise of a digital Eden.
In true Miss AL Simpson style, the painting simultaneously unsettles and captivates, inviting viewers to delve into the compelling narrative and question their own position within this rapidly changing digital landscape. It is a vivid testament to the continued dialogue between traditional art and modern motifs, and the enduring relevance of the human figure amidst our increasingly digitized world."
Digital painting and AI, Miss AL Simpson, 2023.
Part of the Tokyo Pixelations 東京ピクセル化 series.
