Summary: This proposal introduces a new tradition of commissioning artists to create commemorative artworks at the end of each Botto period (12/13 weeks). These pieces would serve as artistic interpretations of that period's winning artworks, being airdropped to winning collectors and made available for public minting. The initiative aims to create meaningful connections between traditional artists and AI art while building a historical record of Botto's artistic evolution.
Context: Currently, each Botto period consists of 12-13 weeks of auctions, resulting in an equal number of winning pieces. While these pieces represent significant moments in Botto's journey, there's no formal commemoration of each period as a whole. This initiative would create a tangible connection between periods while bridging traditional and AI art practices.
Rationale:
- Creates a meaningful reward for collectors of winning pieces
- Establishes connections between traditional artists and AI art
- Builds a historical record of Botto's artistic evolution
- Generates additional revenue stream for the DAO
- Creates opportunities for artist collaboration and community engagement
- Adds narrative and historical context to each period
Proposal Specification:
Artist Selection Process:
- Open submission process for artists interested in creating period commemorations
- Selection criteria to include: artistic style, previous work, understanding of Botto
- Artist selected 2 weeks before period end
Creation Timeline:
- Artist given access to period's winning pieces
- 2 weeks for creation post-period end
- Artwork to interpret/reference the period's winning pieces
Distribution Mechanism:
- Automatic airdrop to addresses that won auctions during the period
- Public mint on Zora
Revenue Distribution:
- Primary Sales:
50% to commissioned artist
50% to DAO (added to weekly auction revenue pool)
- Secondary Sales:
50% to commissioned artist
50% to DAO (added to weekly auction revenue pool)
Implementation Timeline:
- Begin artist selection process: Last 2 weeks of a period
- Artwork creation: First 2 weeks of new period
- Distribution: Week 3 of a new period
Criteria of Success:
- Successful commissioning and completion of commemorative artwork each period
- Positive feedback from both the selected artists' community and Botto community
- Generation of additional revenue stream for DAO
- Creation of meaningful historical record of Botto periods
Disadvantages:
- Additional operational overhead in artist selection and management
- Potential for delayed deliverables affecting distribution timeline
- Risk of artistic interpretation not resonating with the community
- Additional costs associated with artist commissioning
