A lot of people use their hard-earned dollars to buy art; Chad Person uses it to create art. This collection of collages are created out of American currency, some of which stem from his earlier exhibit TaxCut (a name derived from the artist's ability to write off the used currency as a tax cut).
Considering the source material used for these portraits, it is impressive to note the amount of detail that is inherent within each piece. The green hue of the currency is appropriate for both the subject depicted (tank, octopus) and the unifying essence of the collection itself, since green is a color initially associated with wealth. Like a mosaic, from a distance these portraits appear as complete illustrations, only to shift in relevance as the audience notices the makeup of dollar bills and coins.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Currency Art
- Exploring the artistic potential of using currency as a medium for creating unique art forms.
- Detail-oriented Collages
- Creating intricate and visually stunning collages by carefully arranging and manipulating currency.
- Symbolism of Wealth
- Using the green color of currency to symbolize wealth and explore themes of finance and capitalism.
Sectors Adopting This
- Art
- Artists and art galleries can embrace the trend of currency art to offer unique and thought-provoking artwork to their customers.
- Finance
- Financial institutions and fintech companies can leverage the symbolism of wealth and currency art to enhance their branding and messaging.
- Crafts and DIY
- Crafters and DIY enthusiasts can incorporate the trend of detail-oriented collages to create visually captivating and personalized currency art.
