Namsal Siedlecki's Hybrid Sculptures Merge Bitcoin Mining with Natural Materials
Namsal Siedlecki (USA, 1986) presents a solo exhibition in Rome featuring eclectic bases made of Carrara marble, travertine, olive wood, and Pietra Santafiora that integrate with Bitcoin mining hardware. The sculptures combine natural materials with technological components: electric cables connected to modems link to miners worldwide, producing the decentralized cryptocurrency. Blue wires spread across the floor like synaptic axons, while fan noise confirms the machines' constant activity. Animal traces appear on parchment wall pieces, reconsidering the concept of monochrome through goat skin variations, spots, and pigment bruises. The spine transforms into a downward arrow, anchoring the living being to the earth.
Key facts
- Namsal Siedlecki is a US-born artist (1986)
- Exhibition takes place in Rome
- Sculptures use Carrara marble, travertine, olive wood, Pietra Santafiora
- Works integrate Bitcoin mining hardware
- Electric cables connect to modems for cryptocurrency extraction
- Blue wires on the floor resemble synaptic connections
- Parchment pieces feature animal skin with pigment variations
- Spine motif becomes an arrow pointing downward
Entities
Artists
- Namsal Siedlecki
- Giorgia Basili
Institutions
- Artribune
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- USA