Carlos Aires Spain, b. 1974
Sweet dreams are made of this (Europe edition), 2019
Euro banknotes, paspartu, wooden frame with gold leaf, golden pins and glass.
190 x 137 x 6 cm.
Edition of 3 plus 1 artist's proof.
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This piece is composed of dozens of cut-out euro banknotes. Hundreds of fragments in the shape of letters and flies installed using a technique similar to that of entomology are...
This piece is composed of dozens of cut-out euro banknotes. Hundreds of fragments in the shape of letters and flies installed using a technique similar to that of entomology are concentrated on support, forming the lyrics of the popular Eurythmics song. Thus, the artist points out the preponderance of economic power in the imbalance of the European Community with its consequent international conflicts.