Meet the artist
A pen can be a powerful weapon -
I use my pen to write down my private keys and as a tool of freedom to bring Bitcoin's message to the world.
The Great Print is both an artist and a Swiss-made brand that embodies everything related to Bitcoin art. As an artist, I specialize in creating detailed Bitcoin-themed pen drawings. The ballpoint pen, often overlooked, is a powerful artistic tool—much like Bitcoin, which many underestimate as a tool of freedom.
In my youth, I experimented with a wide range of mediums. By the time I was 16 or 17, I had completely shifted away from traditional art, delving into photography and later digital painting. It wasn’t until I turned 30 that I rediscovered my passion for traditional art. I was always searching for deeper meaning in my work, and the fusion of Bitcoin and art has finally given my creations that sense of purpose
Why a
ballpoint pen?
I like the idea that the ink on ballpoint pens is permanent, with no room for correction. It reminds me of the Bitcoin blockchain. Every block is meant to last forever. No more changes possible.
That's why I use ballpoint pens and also because I like the sharp, high-contrast look. It's definitely not easy to create large artworks with them. It involves a lot of work and time, but that's exactly what we Bitcoiners like - honest proof of work.
Where to find my art?
I also make art with other media such as digital drawing, photography or filming. But with the rise of AI, I am more and more interested in classical art.
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Bitcoin & art
In the future, I aim to further refine my pen style and explore new creative possibilities by experimenting more deeply with the Bitcoin chain and art.
What can we do for Bitcoin?
Many people view Bitcoin with a set of expectations - one of them being the hope that its value will rise against the dollar, potentially paving the way to financial independence. While this perspective is understandable, I believe a more meaningful question is:
What can we do for Bitcoin?
Shifting our focus in this way fosters a deeper sense of purpose and fulfillment, especially as we navigate the transformative journey of separating money from state. Those who create real solutions to real problems are ultimately rewarded by life itself. Hard work - the principle of proof of work -lies at the heart of Bitcoin’s ethos.
In line with this philosophy, I am commited to the cultural growth of the Bitcoin community, particularly through the medium of art. I believe culture plays a vital role in shaping the narrative and values of this space, and I am always eager to discuss the significance of Bitcoin culture with anyone interested.
What Bitcoin and art
mean to me
I have always been interested in art. I made my first drawings at the age of 8. I had strict parents and I didn't have a TV and wasn't allowed out much. I always enjoyed drawing and painting, I had nothing else. When I was 12-14 years old, I started designing board games and card games and building them myself.
As I got older, I discovered the computer, Photoshop and later photography. I made my last drawings when I was 20 because I had to do them for my art course. I didn't see any "point" in painting or drawing.
At 28 I discovered Bitcoin, and it wasn't until I was 32 that I rediscovered my love of classical art. Bitcoin has given meaning to my art. I will experiment with different media in the future. At the moment I find ballpoint pen art interesting.
