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Cope is a psychological defense mechanism deployed against the volatility of market regret. When an entry is missed or a trend is ignored, the individual constructs a narrative to reconcile with the outcome. This is a study of denial formatted as logic. It is the reflex of a participant attempting to preserve dignity in the face of lost opportunity.

In the asset class of attention, coping functions as cultural currency. It is the communal effort to mitigate the psychological weight of a mistake. While it adopts the language of reasoning, it remains a protective veil over disappointment. This work examines the necessity of these narratives in an environment that demands constant conviction. Everyone participates in this recalibration of the self. Cope is the shield used to soften the friction of missed brilliance.

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Edition of One
A singular work — crafted at this scale only once. Mounted on a wood panel and finished in your choice of oxide black acrylic or clear, near-invisible varnish. Accompanied by a hand-signed certificate of authenticity, affirming its rarity and distinction.

Materials
Acrylic, automotive paint, polymer, reactants, flow conditioners and varnish on hardboard, mounted on a wood panel. Executed with airbrush and silkscreen techniques, applied with precision and intention.

Year
2025

Dimensions
11.75 x 11.75 x 2 in. (30 x 30 x 5 cm)


A material artifact of the digital age - anchored in crypto’s evolving ethos, and rendered with enduring material presence.