"The Fabric of Civilization" is a mixed media artwork crafted with meticulous detail, using tiny pieces of shredded money to create a striking depiction of LaSalle Street in downtown Chicago. This iconic street, known as the heart of Chicago's financial district, serves as a powerful symbol of the intricate relationship between civilization and money.
The artwork captures the bustling essence of LaSalle Street, where towering skyscrapers and historic buildings stand as monuments to human ambition and economic prowess. Each fragment of shredded currency represents the countless transactions, investments, and exchanges that fuel the engine of society, weaving together the complex tapestry of modern civilization.
Through this piece, I invite viewers to reflect on the profound impact of money on our lives. Money, in its physical form, is deconstructed and repurposed, challenging the viewer to reconsider its value and influence. The artwork highlights how money, while a mere tool, becomes the foundation upon which societies are built, driving progress, shaping cities, and influencing every aspect of human endeavor.
"The Fabric of Civilization" prompts a deeper contemplation on the role of money in shaping our world, urging us to recognize both its power and its limitations in the grand narrative of human history.
The artwork captures the bustling essence of LaSalle Street, where towering skyscrapers and historic buildings stand as monuments to human ambition and economic prowess. Each fragment of shredded currency represents the countless transactions, investments, and exchanges that fuel the engine of society, weaving together the complex tapestry of modern civilization.
Through this piece, I invite viewers to reflect on the profound impact of money on our lives. Money, in its physical form, is deconstructed and repurposed, challenging the viewer to reconsider its value and influence. The artwork highlights how money, while a mere tool, becomes the foundation upon which societies are built, driving progress, shaping cities, and influencing every aspect of human endeavor.
"The Fabric of Civilization" prompts a deeper contemplation on the role of money in shaping our world, urging us to recognize both its power and its limitations in the grand narrative of human history.
Acrylics, shredded currency, and resin on stretched canvas, 14"x14"x2", 2024
$3,000
