What people do to get it — and what it does to them after.
Painted in real gold leaf and real currency: the value we agree to pretend in.
36 × 48 in stretched canvas in metal frame · Acrylic, gold and silver, world currencies · Archival prep process, sealed and varnished
Gold and silver splattered over world currencies creates a sense of power and dominance, symbolic of the magnetic pull of wealth.
One of the three gold works of the series — painted with real gold and metal in the paint, and made as a wealth object rather than a picture. These three are held back from general sale; they are released only by private acquisition.
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36 × 48 in stretched canvas in metal frame · Mixed media, acrylic, metallic coins, golden colour · Archival prep process, sealed and varnished
Rolls Royce and Rolex as symbols of wealth. Like the whole MONEY collection, the intention is to attract wealth and power to the owner — symbolized by the coloured metal coins and the gold.
One of the three gold works of the series — painted with real gold and metal in the paint, and made as a wealth object rather than a picture. These three are held back from general sale; they are released only by private acquisition.
Acquire · $200,000
36 × 48 in stretched canvas in metal frame · Acrylic paint, mixed media, gold and metal coins · Archival prep process, sealed and varnished
A bold statement rendered in Unikel’s unique style, leaving an impression of materialism and the relentless pursuit of wealth. Bold colours and strong graphic elements create urgency and competition, while the gold and metal coins in the background complete the work.
One of the three gold works of the series — painted with real gold and metal in the paint, and made as a wealth object rather than a picture. These three are held back from general sale; they are released only by private acquisition.
Acquire · $200,000
36 × 48 in stretched canvas in metal frame · Acrylic, real gold powder, mixed media · Archival prep process, sealed and varnished
A rebellious tribute to decentralized power, to the death of traditional money and the power of central banks.
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36 × 48 in stretched canvas in metal frame · Acrylic, real gold powder, mixed media · Archival prep process, sealed and varnished
A defiant red slash cuts through the composition like a “No Entry” sign that rejects the commodification of human time.
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36 × 48 in stretched canvas in metal frame · Acrylic, real gold powder, mixed media · Archival prep process, sealed and varnished
Two opposing dollar signs against a cosmic black and gold battlefield symbolize greed, ambition, and the illusion of value.
Sold · Private collection
36 × 48 in stretched canvas in metal frame · Acrylic, real gold powder, mixed media · Archival prep process, sealed and varnished
Finance merged with fashion branding — style and money now speak the same language.
Sold · Private collection
The collection hung together · seven works