SOULED
by the artist ATB
BIRTH: 06/20/1985
DEATH: 06/20/1985
ABOUT THE ART
SOULED is a lifelong, time-based work of art by the artist ATB.
The art is released in WAVES of 12 identical prints called WORKS. Each time one sells, the next doubles in value. But, they are only available for 12 days.
Any WORK that doesn't sell within that window must be destroyed in the recorded performance of a WAKE.
The first WORK sold in every WAVE receives a BIRTHMARK and the 12th a LIFEMARK.
In the event that not every WORK sells, then the last WORK to have sold receives a DEATHMARK.
WAVE 12: SMOKE was the latest WAVE of SOULED.
It incorporated ashes from WAVES 1 through 11 in a single coat of white ink. And by its conclusion, six WORKS were acquired and entered into collections.
The WAVE was announced on NPR Member Station WEKU and unpacked on the Art Throb podcast with Kate Savage.
For complete context on all previous WAVES including when, how, and where they were released — as well as sales records — please visit the WAVE archive.
If you wish to receive advanced notice of WAVE 13, opening in late spring of 2025, subscribe to SOULED updates using the form at the bottom of this web-based installation.