Natasha Lelenco, Currency 269, 2025, Acrylic Painting

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Currency 269 is a circular acrylic painting from natasha lelenco’s acclaimed series i am sorry i am not from here, … Read more Currency 269 is a circular acrylic painting from natasha lelenco’s acclaimed series i am sorry i am not from here, combining contemporary figurative portraiture, text-based art, and conceptual narrative. A monochromatic blue profile with braided hair and reflective, cosmic eyes is encircled by the phrase “where we’re from there is always music in the air. 192”, merging poetic language with striking visual impact. The use of a single, intense color field creates a unifying atmosphere, while the precise rendering of facial features conveys both intimacy and distance. The reflective eyes and highlighted bridge of the nose act as portals to imagined geographies and inner worlds, reinforcing the series’ conceptual investigation into displacement and cultural memory. By adopting the circular format, the work takes on a medallion-like quality—at once object and image—subverting the traditional rectangular canvas. The integration of text within the composition blurs the line between visual art and poetic statement, inviting layered readings. Works from the i am sorry i am not from here series are conceived to function both as powerful stand-alone pieces and as part of larger wall installations composed of multiple “currencies.” when acquired in groups, they create dynamic narrative panels and immersive visual fields. this piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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