Tom Martin: Collateral ll

Acrylic on aluminium composite panel, 2017, 115×105 cm (45×41 in)

A powerful reflection on the fragility of wealth and status, this hyperrealistic painting transforms currency into a delicate artifact. Wrapped in bubble wrap and marked “FRAGILE,” the piece challenges our perceptions of economic security and material value. The contrast between protection and exposure highlights the precarious nature of financial systems, making this work both visually compelling and conceptually rich.

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