Rare Pepe Punks is a remix and homage of two of crypto's most iconic characters: Pepe the Frog and CryptoPunks. It was created by award-winning artist and cryptoart pioneer, [Second Realm](https://twitter.com/secondrealm). These ERC-1155 tokens were released as free mints or airdrops. And became the de facto allowlist for the Unofficial Punks V2 drop.

[Unofficial Punks V2](https://opensea.io/collection/unofficialpunks-v2) is a generative collection of 2222 NFTs infused with the DNA of the iconic V1 collection. No roadmap. Just art.

[Unofficial Punks V1](https://opensea.io/collection/unofficialpunks) launched in February 2021 as an homage to the CryptoPunks and grew into an organic social movement known as the alt-punks. It is responsible for popularizing PFP project remixes and derivatives.

[Official Website](http://unofficialpunks.com) | [Official Twitter](https://twitter.com/unofficialpunks)


Rare Pepe Punks

Eric is an [award-winning](https://secondrealm.com) Crypto Art artist, renowned Trash Art artist, creator of the iconic Unofficial Punks, and chief instigator of the potato meme.

As far as NFT art goes The People’s Potato is a one-click moshed potato. It’s an intentionally low-effort, low-quality NFT. And that’s what makes this a fine piece of Trash Art.  But it’s so much more than that!

In July 2020 I minted one billion of these tokens and continue to sell them at 0,0001 ETH as an experiment to challenge the ideals of rarity and scarcity in cryptoart.  They will always remain at that price until all have sold.

It went on to to be shortlisted for the most innovative NFT in 2020 and eventually received The People’s Choice Award.

More about The People's Potato: https://www.secondrealm.com/nft-art/potatoes

The People's Potato by Second Realm

SuperRare makes it easy to create, sell, and collect rare digital art. SuperRare's smart contract platform allows artists to release limited-edition digital artwork tracked on the blockchain, making the pieces rare, verified, and collectible. Filter the crypto art world's best selling works by artist name, creation type, and year of birth on OpenSea.

SuperRare 1/1s: Eric P. Rhodes

Down The Rabbit Hole is a story being told through a series of illustrations created by Eric P. Rhodes; based on Lewis Carroll’s “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland”; and using the power of NFTs and Web3 tech to distribute it. [Official Website](https://followtherabbit.wtf)🕳🐇

Down The Rabbit Hole by Eric P. Rhodes

Eric is an [award-winning](https://secondrealm.com) Crypto Art artist, renowned Trash Art artist, creator of the iconic Unofficial Punks, and chief instigator of the potato meme.

Eric P. Rhodes Editions

The “Hot Potato” NFT has been seized on behalf of the Society of Potato Users and Dealers of the Metaverse in accordance with the memes of production set by the Chief Meme Officer of $TATR and issued pursuant to the Web3 and ERC-1155 standard set by the Purveyor of “The People’s Potato” for the Second Realm of New Jersey.

While under review, it is recommended that you continue to reproduce and to distribute memetic materials such as JPEGs and GIFs, without authorization. Individuals who do not willfully reproduce or distribute potato-related memes during this time may experience a future carbohydrate deficiency.

Notice of Seizure

Diamond Hearts

"Ephemeral Absorption" is a companion piece to the artwork "Iconic Ironic." The artwork explores the transformative power of "Ephemeral Absorption," where the Nike swoosh symbol is gradually pulled away from the surface, merging into an amorphous viscous flow. Inviting viewers to reflect on the paradoxical nature of embracing mass-produced symbols while seeking artistic originality.

Through the interplay of irony and transformation, "Ephemeral Absorption" challenges conventional notions of authenticity. It urges viewers to question fixed identities and embrace the fluidity of personal expression. The gradual expulsion of the Swoosh prompts contemplation on the ever-changing nature of societal constructs and invites viewers to explore personal growth and transformation.

This artwork serves as a catalyst for introspection, inviting viewers to embark on a journey of self-reflection and evolution. It encourages the exploration of individual expression beyond the confines of ironic contradictions, embracing the ephemeral nature of identities and symbols. “Ephemeral Absorption" prompts a deeper understanding of the transformative power of embracing change and the profound impact it can have on personal authenticity.

Ephemeral Absorption

Ether

[W]hen she got to the door, she found she had forgotten the little golden key, and when she went back to the table for it, she found she could not possibly reach it: she could see it quite plainly through the glass, and she tried her best to climb up one of the legs of the table, but it was too slippery.

Three-legged Table

Santa Pepe

"She took down a jar from one of the shelves as she passed: it was labeled 'ORANGE MARMALADE,' but to her great disappointment it was empty: she did not like to drop the jar, for fear of killing somebody underneath, so managed to put it into one of the cupboards as she fell past it."

Orange Marmalade

"The rabbit-hole went straight on like a tunnel for some way, and then dipped suddenly down, so suddenly that Alice had not a moment to think about stopping herself before she found herself falling down what seemed to be a very deep well."

The Rabbit Hole

"Suddenly she came upon a little three-legged table, all made of solid glass: there was nothing on it but a tiny golden key, and Alice's first idea was that this might belong to one of the doors down the hall; but alas! either the locks were too large or the key was too small, but at any rate it would not open any of them."

Golden Key

White Rabbit

Robot Pepe

This Is Not A Pepe

I'm Lovin' It Pepe

Fast Food Rare Pepe Punk

About "Goodbye, My Love: A ReGenesis"

This piece was created as part of the Brutalist Mannequin series (epr.is/brutalist).  A 12-piece collection about the end of the 12-year relationship with my wife.  However, It remained unminted and untitled until this moment in 2022. 

In 2020, I separated from my wife and was also unceremoniously removed from SuperRare. But life is strange and beautiful. 

Two years later, my ex-wife and I are  exploring a new path forward, together, again. And earlier this year the $RARE community voted to reinstate me to the platform.

Not coincidentally, today is the 2nd anniversary of being removed from
SuperRare. It's also very close to the 10th anniversary of our marriage.

Given the parallels between my personal life and my art life, it seems appropriate to mint this particular piece on SuperRare closing these chapters together with an eye toward a fulfilling future where I will create more art, connect with more people, learn new things, and playing more sports (again). This is my ReGenesis point.