These intricate money-made portraits by Evan Wondolowski are captivating. 'Currency Collage' includes four portraits made from thousands of strips of real US currency. The artist has painstakingly glued shredded money to each canvas with news print backgrounds. This daunting process took hundreds of hours. Each pricey portrait took at least a month to produce.
His process involved taking the time to create a stenciled base, so he was assured that no time was wasted. These mesmerizing money portraits are especially befitting since each subject is a celebrity.
These cash crazy celebrities include Biggie, Colbert, Obama and Franklin. Obama’s portrait is a little different from the rest of the collection, and instead of cash it’s made out of United States Lincoln head pennies.
These celebs certainly make captivating collages.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Currency Collage Art
- Opportunity for artists to create captivating artworks using shredded currency in collages.
- Celebrity-inspired Art
- Potential for artists to create mesmerizing portraits of celebrities using unconventional materials.
- Creative Use of Money
- Innovation in using shredded money as a medium for creating unique artworks.
Sectors Adopting This
- Art and Design
- Artists can explore new possibilities and create disruptive artworks using shredded currency.
- Celebrity Merchandise
- The creation of unique portraits made from shredded currency offers a potential product line for celebrity merchandise.
- Financial Services
- Financial institutions can find innovative ways to repurpose shredded money that can create value for consumers or collectors.
