Currency #220 "To be able to be me without hesitation" Artwork

This sculptural painting by Natasha Lelenco, created on a wooden circle with a thickness of two centimeters and a diameter of 26 centimeters, is one of the most recent works from the Currency Exchange series. In this case, the piece, rendered in vibrant red tones, orange, and ochre, portrays the profile portrait of an anonymous woman surrounded by the Spanish phrase "Poder ser yo sin tapujos" It translates into English as "to be able to be me without hesitation", in reference to a phrase taken from an interview with a migrant in Spain, which mentioned the ability to freely express and live their sexual preferences and orientation as one of the reasons for emigrating. Conceptually, the artwork is part of a project in which the artist, drawing from her own experience, explores 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 coins can function both individually and as panels alongside others from the same series, allowing for the creation of installations as vast as desired. The artist also creates panels on commission according to the preferences of clients. Feel free to get in touch, and we will be delighted to provide further information.