COLLECTION
BY
CARLOS BAUTISTA
About the Project
The inspiration for this project originated from the change at the precipice for the current economy. Much like in the Gilded Age, the rise of cryptocurrency and the digitization of “money” will change the future for generations to come. The work incorporates augmented reality as both a parallel to this paradigm shift and as an alternate vision required to move forward in this new digital world.
In creating the work, Bauti$ta skillfully blends elements previously featured on American currency and masonic symbols into Baroque-inspired compositions. These compelling and conceptually rich works are fraught with underlying feelings of authority, secrecy, mystic knowledge, opulent desire, movement, and reverence. The designs are indubiously both familiar and yet, surprisingly, new.
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Each individual work is then printed on metal, an unequivocal choice to symbolize cold, hard cash and the indifference it carries. The collection aims to highlight the intrinsic and perceived value given to currency and thus, how it shapes our lives.
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Throughout the series, viewers are encouraged to take a closer look at the role of money in our lives and reflect on the influence it has on us individually and as a collective society.
Explore the Collection
Art lies in our ability to create something unique and expressive. The use of augmented reality adds an innovative twist to our art and allows for an interactive experience unlike any other. Our works are printed on metal, a testament to our commitment to quality. The lustrous finish makes every piece stand out, allowing for exceptional customization and display. Coming Soon the artist's app and see how CBautista Art can elevate your space!
About the Artist
NY/NJ based Carlos Bauti$ta, is a multidisciplinary artist currently working in the print/digital art medium. While classically trained in the old master’s style of painting, Bauti$ta incorporates science and tech, wherever possible. Always craving the union of these two creative disciplines, he continues to explore the possibilities.
He holds an MFA from the New York Academy of Art in sculpture and painting.
Autodidactic in nature, Bauti$ta has been working on code, writing apps and creating animated augmented reality, bringing tomorrow into his work today.
Bautista is passionate about creating new, interesting work that explores societal “norms” and how they shape our realities.
Available Prints
Introducing Basic Print, our newest addition to the art collection. This limited edition piece is printed on metal with a size of 30”x30” and is ready to hang. It also comes with a single augmented reality experience, elevating the artwork to a whole new, interactive level. Invest in this piece and add a modern touch to your décor.
