The Luchador is an original work by @meatpossum that has been re-imagined as an NFT. It is representative of the styles of pop art, art noir, and stencil street-art. The Luchador – a masked wrestler in a tuxedo staring into space – portrays a juxtaposition of a working-class hero sitting for a portrait in a suit and tie.

Luchadores are wrestlers that compete in Lucha Libre – Mexican professional wrestling. Popular in Mexico and other Spanish speaking areas, luchadores are perhaps best known for their ornate masks and intricate wrestling moves. Good guys or heels, they captivate the audience through their storytelling and strength. It is shameful to be unmasked, as the product of their work is the show, not the man behind the mask.

In the modern economy, where decentralization and anonymity further even the playing field, The Luchador shows a masked every-man who has put in the work, been through the gritty fights, but ultimately has made it. He has won the battle without being seen.

So pick out your favorite mask, your favorite suit and your favorite apparel, and be your own masked champion!