Consartcrations

New York City emerging artist blesses winning amount bid into art / Great value for your investment

I market my services as an artist, inviting an e-bay based audience to participate in a conceptual transaction in which, by means of a consecration act performed through the internet, I bless the highest amount bid as art. Winner is provided with a certificate signed by the artist, stating the amount “paid” for the piece and confirming the authenticity of the artwork purchased. Certain conditions apply*

With Consertcration I am interested in looking at the monetary value of art as ascribed by society, thus allowing the buyer to determine the price of the piece being auctioned, which in this case consists of the blessing service provided by the artist. Art and money cancel out each other as the money “spent” is symbolically transformed into art and the art piece generated by the transaction exists within the context of the highest amount bid. In Consartcration I use my formal educational and professional qualifications to validate both the service being offered for sale and the action performed; confirming my authority to bless an object as art.

 The winning bidder pays the percentage charged by e-bay for the transaction as well as any shipping and handling charges. Money orders only. No cash, credit card or pay pal. The blessing is performed after payment has been received. Also, the winner provides the artist with information regarding the actual amount in the form of cash to be consecrated: serial number and country of origin. Any particular marks or stains must be declared after the sale and prior to the official blessing. In return, winner is sent an official consecration confirmation by e-mail. Certain restrictions apply

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