One Step Back by Dave Pollot

One of my ultimate goals in the NFT space is to create fully on-chain evolving artwork that is not only driven by external data, but actually incorporates that data into itself. Every collection that I’ve released so far has been an iteration in process leading toward that goal. The two pieces in this collection are the result of what came from the initial steps of my most recent iteration. My past works have often visually referenced cryptocurrency and have used on-chain price data to alter their appearance. They’ve also used the crypto/nft markets as a metaphor - their volatility, highs, and lows have often paralleled my journey in this space. The most recent bear market has been the perfect reflection of the hurdles that I’ve run into this past year in reaching my goals for my work.

“One Step Back” contains two pieces: The first, “The Persistence of Currency I”, is an image I created as I would if I were creating a traditional painting. The second, “The Persistence of Currency II” is another version of the same image, painstakingly recreated as an SVG (the format served up by most contracts that support fully on-chain works). My hope is that I’ll be able to use what I’ve learned over the last year to create a visually compelling piece (as close to this one as possible) which is driven by and actually includes the price data in the actual work, all while existing completely on chain. While neither of these are dynamic or exist fully on chain, they’re meant to be the “One step back” that precedes the “Two steps forward”...

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Print Information

All NFTs in this drop include an optional free print (subject to shipping fee), however, buyers must opt-in to receive the print. More information below:

Prints measure 20" printed area on the long side, plus 2" white margin surrounding the image and will be printed on matte velvet rag paper. Each print will correspond to the NFT and will be signed and numbered by the Artist.

In order to be eligible for a physical print, you must be holding the NFT on Nifty Gateway on Friday, January 20th, 2023, 12:00 pm EST.

On Tuesday, January 24, 2023, the Artist will contact holders via the e-mail address associated with their Nifty Gateway account with instructions to claim the physical print. Please check your Spam folder or contact Artist directly at contact@davepollot.com if you do not receive this e-mail by January 25th.

-In order to claim your free print, you'll need to follow instructions provided in the e-mail to claim your physical print. This must be completed by February 2, 2023. Please note these are strict deadlines.

Prints are free, however, a shipping charge of $8.95 for prints shipped within the US or $29.95 for international orders will apply (VAT or duties that may be due on international shipments are the responsibility of the recipient. Prints will show a value of $25 USD on Customs paperwork).

Please contact Artist directly at contact@davepollot.com with any questions.