In Break the Cycle, Malibu, California artist ENSO (Tyler Barnett) reflects back to society the prejudices, xenophobia and hate that have been leveled upon AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) people in America for the last two centuries. The broken Japanese ensō represents the accusatory, suspicious finger that has been pointed at AAPI people for far too long, broken once and for all. Artist ENSO’s expansive body of work consists of dozens of pieces based on the concept of the Japanese ensō, which the artist credits with profoundly changing his life after learning the art from masters in Japan. Out of profound and sincere appreciation, the artist has decided to donate the proceeds from the sale of the Break the Cycle NFT to Asian Americans Advancing Justice.

AAJC is a national nonprofit founded in 1991 to protect civil and human rights and is based in Washington, D.C. with local chapters in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Atlanta.

Bidding on the digital artwork is set to begin on April ____ and starts at 100 Ethereum, or approximately $210,000 USD.