BTC-3PO - A bitcoin inspired sculpture
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BTC-3PO places three distinct worlds in conversation with one another: Star Wars, cryptocurrency culture, and the physical history of computing itself. C-3PO — the galaxy's most anxious protocol droid, fluent in over six million forms of communication — reinterpreted as a Bitcoin-inspired sculpture built from discarded electronics and reclaimed components, including a vintage 1970s hard drive platter, RAM, wire, computer chips, capacitors, and fiber optic cable.
The 1970s hard drive platter at the heart of this piece predates Bitcoin by four decades — which is exactly the point. Technology transforms, renews, and finds new meaning in new contexts. BTC-3PO is a document of that process made sculptural.
Materials: Vintage 1970s hard drive platter; RAM; wire; computer chips; capacitors; fiber optic cable; upcycled components.
Dimensions: 13"H × 14"W × 14"D
Edition: Limited Edition 1 of 1 — signed with certificate of authenticity
BTC-3PO - merges two worlds the futuristic realm of digital currency and the classic legacy of Star Wars — through the art of e-waste and upcycling. Handcrafted by Gabriel Dishaw using discarded electronics and reclaimed components, this sculpture reinterprets C-3PO as a symbol of technology’s transformation and renewal.
Materials Used: 1 vintage (70's era) hard drive platter, ram, wire, computer chips, capacitors, fiber optic cable and other upcycled materials.
Dimensions:
Height: 13 inches
Width: 14 inches
Depth: 14 inches
Date Completed: 4/18/2021
