Hand-Painted Porsche 911 Up For Auction
Rich B. Caliente uses his 15 years of auto industry experience to craft beautiful pieces of mechanical art. His latest project is now headed to auction featuring a first-of-its-kind combination of an NFT (Non-Fungible Token) paired with an automobile title.
Digital and Physical Collide
The Robb Report shared an exclusive story on Miami native Rich B. Caliente who has created a one-of-a-kind art project with the help of Grammy award-winning musician Rick Ross. Caliente, who made a career wrapping exotic cars for elite clientele, switched things up to create a unique art piece that exists in both the physical and digital world. “To me, it’s very important to have something tangible,” shares Caliente “So it’s kind of like my twist on an NFT, where you have something that’s a digital capsule, but you also have something that can be enjoyed in real life.”
Photos: Rich B. Caliente
Process of Creation
Caliente had at one point considered using the Lamborghini Urus as his canvas but opted instead to use the 911's "iconic shape" to his advantage. The project, which totaled two weeks, features splatters and drips similar to that of renowned artist Jackson Pollock. While the paintwork may appear random, Caliente ensured the design was symmetrical and purposeful. Other treats include splashes of glow in the dark paint used to emulate the visuals of “oozing magma,”
Caliente left the interior as well as the mechanics unchanged aside from custom mats emblazoned with Caliete and Ross' signatures as well as Ross 2021 album title Richer Than I’ve Ever Been.
And yes, the Porsche still retains its 3.0-liter 6-cylinder engine boasting 379 hp and 333 lb-ft of torque.
Photos: Rich B. Caliente
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Auction Details
The auction for Caliente's hand-painted 911 runs from June 4th-14th. The event is hosted by NFT management consultancy Slashdot; another co-creation of Caliente. All bids will be made in the Ethereum cryptocurrency format with a portion of the proceeds headed to the Irie Foundation. The Irie Foundation exists to help at-risk youth in the South Florida area through several avenues such as mentorship programs, cultural experiences, and scholarship opportunities. Be on the lookout for the June 4th debut of the 911 at the 2021 Bitcoin Conference hosted in Miami, FL. And keep your eyes peeled for Caliente's next projects already in development including a one-off aircraft with digital art and an NFT/luxury auto combo.
Photos: Rich B. Caliente
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