In crafting this piece, artist poured fascination with society’s hunger for wealth into every stroke. The vibrant interplay of colors and bold figuration invites introspection about our pursuit of material gains, embodied by the currency held by lips craving satisfaction. This piece isn’t just art; it’s a conversation, a bold statement for your space that teases the senses and ignites passionate discourse on value and desire.
Oil, black ink, pen, pencil, gold acrylic. 40″X30″. May 2020
In this piece, I explore the insatiable hunger for wealth and its illusory satisfaction. The surreal image of a figure devouring money as if it were food speaks volumes of society’s consumerism, where monetary gain can overshadow vital nourishment. My mixed media approach blends realism with a touch of the abstract, contrasting stark symbolism with vibrant colors that energize the space it inhabits. (Oksana Tanasiv)
Oil, collage on Canvas. 30X40″. May 2020
Dollar art is a continuation of conceptual series in the artist’s transformed style, simplified lines and silhouettes, where surreal objects take the form and appearance of dollar bills and thus create a plot to comprehend the encrypted message. The Dollar Art collection is aimed at exposing important social, political and personal processes, problems that exist […]
Oil on Canvas. 24″x36″. 2015
In creating this piece, I blended acrylics, oil, collage, and resin to forge an evocative tableau where finery meets surreal contemplation. The umbrella, blossoming with currency, symbolizes the pervasive shield of wealth in modern society. A man, face partially obscured, clutches this emblem of economic safeguard, a subtle nod to the anonymity in the pursuit of affluence. This artwork is a powerful conversation starter, adding a layer of philosophical introspection to any space it inhabits.
