A Handwritten Bitcoin Portrait - Black & Gold by Schatoshi (0711_btc)

Artist Name and Artwork Title:

A Handwritten Bitcoin Portrait - Black & Gold by Schatoshi (0711_btc)

Description:

This artwork is based entirely on the Bitcoin Whitepaper, written out by hand, word for word, using a 0.15 mm pen in the original artwork. From close range, the viewer can read the text like a book. From a distance, the dense micro-calligraphy resolves into the instantly recognizable Bitcoin logo.

The original piece was meticulously handwritten at DIN A3 scale by the nearly 70-year-old artist, whose distinctive calligraphic technique has been refined over almost four decades. Every line, word, and spacing decision contributes simultaneously to legibility and to the formation of the larger image — uniting textual meaning with visual structure.

For this exhibition, the work has been transformed into a monumental physical interpretation at DIN A1 scale (594 × 841 mm). The artwork is laser-engraved into maple wood, finished in a striking black and gold aesthetic, and presented in a matching black-and-gold frame. The contrast between the deep black surface and the golden engraving gives the piece a sculptural presence — both minimal and luxurious.

This edition is strictly limited to 21 works worldwide. The present piece, 2/21, was produced at Bitcoin block height 940000, anchoring it to a specific moment within Bitcoin’s immutable ledger.

A custom plaque, gold-plated in 750 yellow gold, is mounted beneath the artwork, bearing both the edition number and block time — a physical counterpart to Bitcoin’s concept of verifiable scarcity.

Materials:

Maple wood, laser engraved

Dimensions:

594mm x 841mm x 30mm, 7KG

Shipping Info:

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700mm x 900mm x 60mm, 10KG (~50-80€ Europe, ~120€-200€ worldwide)

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Artist Bio:

@0711_btc

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