This mixed media artwork presents a striking aerial interpretation of Dubai, crafted entirely from fragments of real currency embedded into hand-prepared paper. Each sliver of banknote contributes to the shimmering, mosaic-like complexity of the city’s architecture, symbolizing the intimate connection between wealth, ambition, and urban identity.
Through this piece, the viewer is invited to contemplate the layers—literal and metaphorical—that build a city like Dubai. Its iconic skyline, winding roads, and surrounding waters take shape from the very medium that fuels progress: money. The work balances precision with texture, offering both a macro perspective of a modern marvel and a deeper commentary on the material forces behind its rise.
This is more than a map—it’s a meditation on value, vision, and human ingenuity.
Shredded currency on yupo paper, 11"x 11", 2025.
