Silver Scream
Silver Scream is a series of 10 unique pieces in sterling silver, meticulously handcrafted and finished by master silversmiths and engravers at Asprey Studio’s workshop.
Reflecting the sense of anxiety and decay represented in The Scream, each physical piece was created using an innovative controlled destructive process of oxidisation, which accelerates the natural ageing of silver.
Extensive research and development ensured the precise acceleration of oxidisation, resulting in a range of blues, reds, and browns that are unique to each piece. The lithograph was engraved onto silver, a long process that only master-level craftsmen can accomplish, and patina was added within the engraved channels to finish the process.
Each physical piece is linked to a digital artwork inscribed on Ordinals, establishing a connection to both the original lithograph and Asprey Studio’s version through parent-child inscription. The 10 physical pieces have now sold out, with the piece 4/10 sold at auction at Christie’s on 11 June 2024 in the Beyond the Screen auction.
CORRUPTED SCREAM
If oxidisation in Silver Scream represented a controlled destructive physical process, Corrupted Scream takes this concept into the digital realm.
This piece was created by corrupting the digital file, which mirrors the ageing of silver in a digital format. A process that results in another interpretation of the “corrupted soul” of our modern society.
Each digital Ordinal artwork comes with an optional large Museum Heritage print. Prints are available only for one month after release. Each physical piece is linked to a digital artwork inscribed on Ordinals, connected to the original lithograph and Asprey Studio’s version using parent-child inscription, pioneering a new method to trace provenance of the physical and digital piece.
15 variations are available. Each Ordinal is priced at 0.013 BTC (~650 USD).
ASCII Scream
ASCII Scream is a binary version of The Scream coded from the original lithograph into ASCII format. The original lithograph is converted into binary format by an algorithm, originating a digital version of the artwork composed entirely overlapping 1s and 0s.
ASCII Scream captures the essence of Munch’s original work through the lens of computer technology. The unsettling visual effect, evoking the sense of angst, is achieved by slightly offsetting the red, green, and blue binary layers, with some layers left uncoloured. This digital portrayal is a testament to the intersection of art and technology, where machine coding brings a new perspective to a classic piece.
Each digital Ordinal artwork comes with an optional large giclée print. Prints are available only for one month after release. Each physical piece is linked to a digital artwork inscribed on Ordinals, connected to the original lithograph and Asprey Studio’s version using parent-child inscription, pioneering a new method to trace provenance of the physical and digital piece.
5 variations are available. Each Ordinal is priced at 0.013 BTC (~650 USD).
Variations
Using the original lithograph, converted to vector format, a series of coloured variations, some with animated elements, make up the rest of the digital collection. These variations are inspired by the colours of the original The Scream. The Scream Variation collection comprises 169 versions, each distinguished by a blend of rarity and unique traits.
169 variations are available. Each Ordinal is priced at 0.0069 BTC (~450 USD).
Parent-child inscription
Parent-Child allows inscriptions to form a family tree that is immutably recorded on Bitcoin Ordinals. Parent inscriptions can have Child inscriptions, and all the children form a collection on Bitcoin with clear provenance.
EDVARD MUNCH
Edvard Munch, born in Norway in 1863, was raised in Christiania, known today as Oslo. He was related to notable figures in the arts and academia, including the painter Jacob Munch and the historian Peter Munch. Tragically, his mother succumbed to tuberculosis in 1868, only a few years after his birth, leaving him to be raised by his father, who suffered from mental illness. This had a profound impact on Edvard and his siblings, instilling deep-seated fears and anxieties. consequently, Munch's work often reflected a sombre tone, and he became known for his repressed emotions, which were a significant influence on his artistic expression. Many of Munch's works explore themes of life and death, love and fear, often evoking a profound sense of loneliness. Viewers frequently observed that these emotions were central to his artistic focus.