This mixed media artwork presents a surreal transformation where ladders morph into DNA chains, symbolizing the deep entanglement between human ambition, greed, and the quest for success. The shredded pieces of money, meticulously arranged to form these interconnected symbols, evoke a sense of the materialistic climb that shapes human nature. Ladders traditionally represent progress and aspiration, while DNA speaks to the very essence of life and evolution. By fusing these elements, the piece challenges viewers to contemplate how the relentless pursuit of wealth can alter the core of who we are, intertwining ambition with greed in ways that reshape our very nature. It is a visual meditation on how society’s ladder of success often mutates into something far deeper—a genetic encoding of the desires and sacrifices made in the name of wealth.
Acrylics, shredded currency, and resin on a 14"x14"x1" stretched canvas, 2024.
$1,500
