Natasha Lelenco, Currency #247, 2024, Acrylic Painting

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"Currency #247" is a compelling piece from Natasha Lelenco's "Exchange Currencies" series, which delves into themes of migration, identity, and … Read more "Currency #247" is a compelling piece from Natasha Lelenco's "Exchange Currencies" series, which delves into themes of migration, identity, and the arbitrary valuation of human life based on origin, race, or family. This series employs the metaphor of currency to critique societal inequalities and the fluctuating worth assigned to individuals. In this artwork, Lelenco presents a side-profile portrait of a young migrant girl, rendered in cool green tones that stand in vivid contrast to the bright yellow background. Encircling the figure is a Spanish inscription: "Yo era muy pequeña, ir a otro país era algo alucinante," translating to "I was very young, going to another country was something amazing." This phrase adds a personal narrative, reflecting the awe and challenges of migration from a child's perspective. Executed with acrylic and spray paint on a circular wooden panel, the piece measures 26 cm in diameter and 2 cm in depth, offering a sculptural quality that enhances its visual impact. The use of recycled materials, such as wood and spray paint, aligns with the artist's commitment to eco-friendly practices. Natasha Lelenco, born in 1982 in Chișinău, Moldova, and currently based in Galicia, Spain, is renowned for her vibrant color palettes and poignant exploration of human experiences. Her "Exchange Currencies" series challenges viewers to contemplate the societal constructs that dictate human value, making her work both visually striking and thought-provoking. Keywords: Natasha Lelenco, Currency #247, Exchange Currencies series, young migrant girl portrait, acrylic painting on wood, yellow background, contemporary art, figurative painting, surrealist portrait, migration themes, societal inequality, eco-friendly art, Moldovan artist, Spanish artist, circular artwork, recycled materials, sculptural painting, personal narrative in art, child migration experience, vibrant color palette, thought-provoking art. Signed by Maker See less