"Currency of Perspective" is a unique artwork that explores the connection between money, human ambition, and the grandeur of New York City. Made entirely of shredded pieces of real currency, carefully arranged to create a bird’s-eye view of Manhattan, this piece places the iconic city at the center of a story about value and human nature. The artwork is sealed with resin, symbolizing the idea of preserving this story for future reflection.
The use of shredded money is deliberate, turning something representing wealth and power into art. By breaking money down and rebuilding it as a depiction of Manhattan, the artist highlights money's complex role in shaping the city’s identity and our lives. It shows how money can create beauty, drive ambition, and yet also be fragile and fleeting.
From above, Manhattan is both striking and humbling. This perspective invites viewers to think about what defines value—whether it’s the money we earn, the things we build, or the dreams that keep us moving forward. Encased in resin, the artwork captures a moment in time, preserving the balance between the power of money and the spirit of the people who bring a city to life.
Acrylic, shredded currency, gold foil, and resin on stretched canvas, 14"x 14"x 1, 2024
$ 2,500
