Experimental artwork by Lucho Poletti.
Fiat Pyramid v1 presents a visually arresting animation of an infinite pyramid structure composed of AI-generated pyramids. The design integrates currency style art and occult symbolism to construct the pyramid's form, a commentary on the nature of fiat money and its role in modern economics.
The pyramid ascends continuously, indicating a hierarchy and concentration of wealth towards the financial elite. The motion suggests a paradox of perpetual growth, echoing the endless cycle of currency printing and inflation.
The inclusion of historical figures on the currency style art adds a sense of gravitas and the passage of time, while the overall composition alludes to both stability and illusion—stable in form, yet illusory in the promise of endless value.
This piece is intended to evoke reflections on financial systems, the illusion of wealth, and the complex relationship between money's symbolic and practical worth.
Process: Midjourney and Stable Diffusion for image generation, Photoshop for editing and manipulation, After effects for animation, and Premiere pro for sound.
