Currency #212 "Sorry, I Am Not From Here" Artwork

This sculptural painting, crafted on a wooden circle with a thickness of two centimeters and a diameter of 26 centimeters, is one of my recent works from the Currency Exchange series. In this case, it features the profile portrait of an anonymous immigrant framed by the phrase written in Slovenian, "Zal mi je tudi jaz nisem od tu," which could be translated into English as: "I'm sorry, I'm not from here either." Conceptually, my artwork is part of a project in which I draw from my own experience to explore the theme of foreignness and the sense of 'not being from here.' Furthermore, it connects with the experiences of others who have undergone the challenges of migration. These artworks are designed to function both individually and in multiple compositions, allowing for installations tailored to the space with as many artworks as desired. If you wish to purchase more than one piece, please contact me to receive a customized offer, reduce shipping costs, and explore additional stock options. I accept custom commissions. As an artist of Moldovan origin, I explore themes of foreignness and delve into the well-trodden subject of the value of art with this series. While conventional coins have a fixed value and typically depict a national figure, my coins showcase anonymous faces and offer variable, often arbitrary, selling values, as a performative game, I reflect on chance in shaping the value of things and life itself, as well as inequality.

Mixed Media:Acrylic on Acrylic

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:10.2 W x 10.2 H x 0.7 D in

Delivery Time:Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments.