Dollar Bill Paintings
I have been painting dollar bills for a number of years. They were born out of an interest in the idea of value. I was trying to create work that played with the difference between artistic value and monetary value. I do not think the dollar value of art should be the definitive measure of value, but in a capitalist society it is hard to totally separate the artist from the art market.
David LaMorte. Toxic Avenger Dollar. Acrylic on wood. 6” x 2.5”. 2025. $100.
David LaMorte. Muffler Man Dollar. Acrylic on wood. 6” x 2.5”. 2025. $100.
David LaMorte. Putin Dollar. Acrylic on wood. 6” x 2.5”. 2025. $100.
David LaMorte. Peter Thiel Dollars Acrylic on wood. 6” x 2.5”. 2025. $100.
David LaMorte. They Live Fifty Dollars. Pencil and Ink on paper. 6” x 2.5”. 2020. private collection.
David LaMorte. Twenty Dollar Bill. Watercolor and Ink on paper. 6” x 2.5”. 2020. NFS.
David LaMorte. Twenty Dollar Bill (Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared). Watercolor and Ink on paper. 6” x 2.5”. 2020. NFS.