Lisa Törner X Bitcoin fair 2023
Miami, May 18-20
Lisa has created two new works of art inspired by Bitcoin which will show at the world´s largest Bitcoin fair in Miami in May.
ABOUT THE ARTWORK:
”The new gold"
In a global time of recession, transparency, is putting pressure on everyone’s choices for competitive advantage in investments a challenge. Instead, it’s time to utilize the everlasting secure sources of economic stability, gold and bitcoin, to blend in. Creating a better chance of financial survival inspired by the master of camouflage, the Octopus.
ABOUT THE ARTWORK:
”The Birth”
The True Meaning Behind Bitcoin
Captured in the Genesis Block by Satoshi Nakamoto
On January 3, 2009 the first event on the Bitcoin block chain occurred. Its founder placed an important notation indicating the intent behind what he had just created. The London Times ran a cover story entitled “Chancellor on Brink of Second Bailout for Banks”. This title was quoted and embedded into the very first transaction ever to be included in the new Bitcoin block chain, by Satoshi Nakamoto. The block containing this transaction was called The Genesis Block.
ABOUT THE ARTWORK:
”The Collapse of FTX”
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- FTX collapsed in early November 2022 following a report by CoinDesk highlighting potential leverage and solvency concerns involving FTX-affiliated trading firm Alameda Research.
- FTX’s collapse shook the volatile crypto market, which lost billions at the time, falling below a $1 trillion valuation.
- FTX in November 2022 faced a liquidity crisis and searched for bailout funds; rival exchange Binance considered buying portions of the company but quickly backed out.
- By Nov. 11, 2022, FTX’s CEO stepped down and the company filed for bankruptcy.
- In the hours following, FTX experienced a possible hack in which hundreds of millions worth of tokens were stolen.
- FTX founder and ex-CEO Sam Bankman-Fried was arrested in The Bahamas and extradited to the United States in late December. He pleaded innocent to all criminal charges on Jan. 3, 2023.
Every piece of my art has a story..
"The three wise monkeys"
The work ”The three wise monkeys” symbolize the classic three monkeys and the phrase see no evil, hear no evil and speak no evil. Lisa has interpreted it for the stock market and the way business sometimes works around the world.
Lisa Törner X
Eklund Stockholm New York
"Unique collaboration"
Lisa has created two new works of art inspired by the founders and owners of Swedens most exclusive real estate company - Eklund Stockholm New York - Fredrik Eklund and Niklas Berntzon.
ABOUT THE ARTWORK:
”The Champion”
This celebrity broker, Fredrik Eklund has always had a hunting instinct for selling the most exclusive homes in both New York and Los Angeles. Lisa has chosen to draw the leopard, which is one of the world's foremost hunters. When the leopard hunts, it relies on its keenness - both hearing and sight and is always on the lookout for prey. The leopard, unlike other felines, is a solitary animal and hunts alone. The leopard is fast and can reach up to 60 km/h. It likes to pull its prey up a tree. This behavior may seem somewhat circumstantial, but it has its explanation. The leopard simply wants its prey for itself and hides it from other "free eaters" who like to take a bite.
ABOUT THE ARTWORK:
”The Star”
Top broker Niklas Berntzon has always had a hunting instinct for selling the most exclusive homes in Stockholm. Lisa has chosen to draw the leopard, which is one of the world's foremost hunters. When hunting, the leopard relies on its keenness- both hearing and sight and is always on the lookout for prey. The leopard, unlike other felines, is a solitary animal and hunts alone. The leopard is fast and can reach up to 60 km/h. It likes to pull its prey up a tree. This behavior may seem somewhat circumstantial, but it has its explanation. The leopard simply wants its prey for itself and hides it from other "free eaters" who like to take a bite.
Every piece of my art has a story..
"Roosters of Wall Street"
Sketched on Wall Street Journal Lisa has created this artwork showing personalized face expressions on a herd of Roosters. A herd with a self-confident alpha male that protects the hen from predators.
Every piece of my art has a story..
"Wall Street Ratophobia"
An artwork where Lisa use the rats to symbolize the financial effects of widespread inflation. Rats are considered one of the worlds most invasive species, they quickly reproduce, are rarely seen but can still cause severe damage. A lot in common with inflation, feared by the financial markets in the aftermath of a decade of financial stimulus.
Every piece of my art has a story..
"Brexit"
In the artwork we see grimacing monkeys with different facial expressions drawn on the cover of the Daily Telegraph with the parliament in the background. The monkeys symbolize the chaos that has been associated with the issue of Brexit.
Every piece of my art has a story..
"Rabbit hole queue"
A new phase is here for bitcoin with a widespread crowd consisting of public companies, institutional investors and even countries. The artwork ”Rabbit hole queue” is sketched directly on the newspaper Diario El Salvador. El Salvador being the first mover into adopting bitcoin as legal tender will lead the way for others to follow their journey down the rabbit hole.
Every piece of my art has a story..
"Bounty Hunter"
"Bounty Hunter - Intergalactic Trade War"
The work ”Intergalactic Trade War - Bounty Hunter” is about trade war between different countries.
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Every piece of my art has a story..
"The Stealth Black Panther"
Behind the work Stealth Black Panther is an article about a mother and a son who were sepa- rated during the split of North and South Korea over 50 years ago. The panther symbolize the son’s escape from North Korea.
Every piece of my art has a story..
"El Toro Historico"
I sketched this artwork on the front page of Wall Street Journal, directly on the issue of the historical day. The day when Nadal became the greatest of all times in number of Grand Slam wins. Red representing his origin and the bull symbolizing the sheer power of his performance.
The story behind
"I select topics from different newspapers and create eccentric artworks that are linked to the topic"
says Lisa Törner"
Lisa Törner lives and works in Stockholm and she practically grew up in an artist's studio. It is her father, the potter and illustrator Bernt Törner who inspired and encouraged her to paint already as a child.
Lisa has a unique design technique combining historic financial events and communicating that message via animals sketched and painted directly on financial press.
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"Stealth Black Panther"
Behind the work Stealth Black Panther is an article about a mother and a son who were separated during the split of North and South Korea over 50 years ago. The Panther symbolize the son´s escape from North Korea.
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"Monkey Business"
The work ”Money Business” with a ape sitting in
”the thinker pose”. One of the most well know poses, symbolizing creative minds at work and inner struggle. Shown at a bronze statue in Paris by the artist Rodin. Lisas ”Monkey Business” transfers the thinker pose to the animal world. Sketched directly on Wall Street Journal, this work symbolizes the financial industry not at alltimes acting with honesty and good faith.
