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.
Price available upon request. Please use the Contact Page for inquiries and further details about this artwork.
