Project Seasons. Winter. President of Russia. Putin V.V. Collage

The following explanation is necessitated by the fact that many viewers initially blush at these works, presuming them to be the fruit of computer technology. In actual fact, the artist, instead of canvas, uses a sheet of uncut banknotes and, instead of paints, he uses fragments of banknotes of the following denominations: one and two dollars; five and ten Euros; five and ten pounds; fifty and one hundred roubles. All banknotes used are authentic. Each work necessitates the development of unique forms and methods by the artist. Each portrait is truly individual. For example, in the image of Winter (President Putin), the effect is achieved using pieces cut in circular shapes from ten, fifty and one hundred rouble banknotes. The choice to use fifty rouble banknotes for Putin’s tie was made as a deliberate reference to his past connection with Saint Petersburg, as the reverse side of such banknotes shows the landscape of the aforementioned city. The shade on the face is achieved by means of a contrast between notes that show the Moscow and Krasnoyarsk landscapes (ten and hundred rouble denominations). It is no accident that the subject’s gaze is turned away from the spectator. Light tones are achieved using ochraceous and pink pieces of banknotes, while cold shades are used to express both reflection and light. Russia’s association with winter across the world and Putin’s position as its de facto leader creates a personification of the country itself. At the exhibition, visitors must have the opportunity to see the back of each portrait, to ensure the authenticity of the money and thereby the authenticity of the art itself.

Collage:Money on Other

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:24.8 W x 21.1 H x 1.6 D in

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