Artist Pierre Bourque embodies the spirit of bitcoin, both figuratively and literally. As an artist, he expresses his affinity for bitcoin by creating visual images that people can see, appreciate and purchase if they wish. On a more practical level, he markets his creative works on websites, including bitcoin.com . Bitcoin Jesus (Roger Ver) Bitcoin.com is one of Bourque’s more recent involvements with the bitcoin community. He has been an advocate of the cryptocurrency for a few of years.
He became familiar with bitcoin when his online news site became a sponsor of events such as Inside Bitcoin in New York, Bitcoin Expo in Toronto , and others. He is also on the board of directors of the Bitcoin Alliance of Canada. A ‘Lasting Statement’
“I see this as an opportunity to really build a lasting visual statement and help define what bitcoin is beyond its core elements,” Bourque said of his relationship with bitcoin.com.
“It (bitcoin) is a societal shift unlike any before it, complete with vast cultural implications.”
“That includes not only recognizing our trailblazers through artistic interpretation, but by establishing a trail of significant cultural talismans that will act as historical guide-marks for generations to come,” he told CCN.
Bourque sees his role as an artist as one of communicating the unique aspects of bitcoin, which he sees as more than an economic movement. ‘Collectors’ Will Advance Bitcoin
“Somewhere within bitcoin’s collective network of enthusiasts, investors, and supporters lie the collectors who will advance the yardsticks that define the boundaries of who we are, what we are all about, and where we are going by acquiring these pieces and allowing them to take on a life of their own through interaction, exhibition and circulation,” he said.
“So, the gauntlet is thrown down for the world to see and to take […]
