Philippe Pétremant Creates Complex Works of Money Art
The concept of money art may seem a little bit strange, but it can actually say tons about our constant focus on the all-mighty dollar and Philippe Pétremant creates complex works of art using bank notes as his primary material.
Taking currency from all over the world, Pétremant then folds them into portrait-like portions that use the features of the various figures that are emblazoned on the bills to create a completely unique image. To hold the currency in place, the artist uses paper clips and nothing more.
As I mentioned above, creating money art helps to alleviate some of the stress that the man-made stuff can cause; instead of worrying too much about not having enough, Pétremant's creations help us remember that it's only paper.
Taking currency from all over the world, Pétremant then folds them into portrait-like portions that use the features of the various figures that are emblazoned on the bills to create a completely unique image. To hold the currency in place, the artist uses paper clips and nothing more.
As I mentioned above, creating money art helps to alleviate some of the stress that the man-made stuff can cause; instead of worrying too much about not having enough, Pétremant's creations help us remember that it's only paper.
