"PEPEMAGPIE" Oil on linen mounted to panel. 22 x 28 in / 55.8 x 71.2 cm December 2021. PEPEMAGPIE, depicts a young peper living as a hermit in the wilderness. His welcoming gaze, elegant posture, and the surrounding symbols refer to his role as a keeper of peace and a connoisseur of remarkable treasures. Set against a lush landscape composed of oak trees, one may take notice of the inscription carved within the tree’s trunk, “TEST”. He holds a blush frosted cupcake topped with a tart cherry in his left hand while his right arm is folded across his body, the fingers gracefully supporting a bright orange umbrella. Dank Art Historians have identified these symbols as references to origin assets on Counterparty. The presence of the sheep further upholds the notion of benevolence and peace which is a reference to the essence of the pepe community. And finally, the unassuming magpie bird is depicted as a gesture of wit. It is said that this type of bird is notorious for collecting shiny objects.