0016 Wealth by Proximity_

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Cantillionaire_

Wealth by Proximity

The Cantillon Effect is no myth. It is economic truth. Those nearest the money source gain first, acquiring assets before prices rise, owning before value fades. A Cantillionaire does not stumble into wealth. They are positioned to win, woven into the system’s fabric.

This work examines those who benefit from that subtle injustice, where monetary policy masks privilege as stability. Inflation spares some and constrains others, not because prices shift but because access differs. Crypto promised to break the cycle, yet often reflects it.

Wealth flows not to the bold, but to the connected. Those attuned to the first whisper of opportunity navigate advantage with precision. This piece conveys that tension, a refined portrait of proximity’s power, where victory depends not on daring alone but on being present when money moves.

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Edition of Two, Each Unique
Only two mirrors exist at this scale — one mounted on a varnished wood panel, the other on black acrylic. Each is accompanied by a hand-signed certificate of authenticity, certifying its rarity and provenance.

Materials
Acrylic and polymer on mirror, mounted on wood panel. Silkscreened using our overprinting technique: multiple layers of paint meticulously applied to create a subtle, tactile depth within the text.

Year
2025

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

A reflective artifact of crypto culture—where permanence meets perception, and meaning shifts with the viewer.