(Article: KE-202574-425)
This original work, «A Modern Icon of Pleasure», was created by contemporary Russian artist Ksenia Eliseeva and is available for purchase online.
Ksenia Eliseeva's painting “A Modern Icon of Pleasure” is a bold statement about the role of material wealth in modern culture. The piece is executed in a technique reminiscent of collage or assemblage, dominated by recognizable symbols of wealth.
The canvas is filled with rows of banknotes, U.S. hundred-dollar bills, arranged and slightly distorted to create a textured grid. These bills are not simply painted; they appear partially covered or dissolved in something golden, possibly gold leaf or thick golden paint.
Gold here acts as an enhancer of the meaning of money, transforming it from a utilitarian medium of exchange into an object of worship. It envelops the bills, giving them an almost religious aura, directly referencing the title “Icon”. The overall color scheme – dark background, the green of the bills, and the glow of gold – emphasizes this hierarchy of values.
Ksenia Eliseeva’s painting raises a sharp question about what society considers a source of pleasure and worship in the 21st century. The depiction of money in such a luxurious, almost baroque setting turns everyday consumption into a monumental, yet perhaps fleeting, cult.
This painting can be hung on the wall of your apartment, house, office, restaurant, or hotel, and it will become a beautiful decoration for your interior.
You can buy the painting «A Modern Icon of Pleasure» online, sized 94 x 74 cm, with secure delivery to the address you specify.
Collection «Superstitious Products».
Frame: black with gold.
Artwork's condition:
Perfect
Year of creation of the painting:
2025
Artwork Type:
Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Style:
Symbolism
Technic:
Author's technique
Support or surface:
Canvas
Topic:
Symbol
Size:
Large
Width:
74 cm
Height:
94 cm
Thickness:
2 cm
Framing:
Yes (included)
Ships From: Austria
Delivery Cost: Shipping is not included in the price of the artwork
The shipping cost will be calculated at checkout. It depends on the size of the artwork and the delivery region, and typically ranges from €50 to €300.
Delivery Time: Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-20 business days for international shipments
Returns: 14-day return policy
Ksenia Eliseeva is a contemporary Russian artist who lives and works in St. Petersburg (Russia). She creates complex works using her own technique wit ...
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