Endless Column Jason Hughes
Jason Hughes is an interdisciplinary artist whose practice encompasses sculpture, drawing, and print media. His recent research has focused on the history of American economic power and its influence over cultural representation in the United States.
Ornate, abstract depictions of currency form the focus for this series of block prints. They are powerful reflections on one of the most common and coveted forms of imagery in American life; the US dollar bill. His work addresses issues of high and low craft, production and trade, as well as shifts in representation and the perception of value.