Capital (2025) Original Mixed-media Painting by Bryan Scariano

"Capital" is a captivating mixed-media collage on wood panel, evoking the turbulence of economic history. The aged, sepia-toned background is layered with authentic pages from the 1932 New York Times financial section, featuring stock market charts, earnings reports, and headlines that reflect the era's market volatility. At the center, concentric rings form a mesmerizing bullseye motif, meticulously assembled from shredded and overlapped fragments of vintage German Reichsmarks in earthy tones and American dollar bills in faded greens, symbolizing the interplay of global currencies during a time of crisis. The composition is divided by subtle cross-like seams, adding to its textured, distressed aesthetic that blends decay with deliberate artistry.

Materials used:

resin, currency, newspaper

Details:

• Mixed-media painting on Panel / Board / MDF
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 76.2 x 101.6 x 3.81cm
• Signed on the back
• Style: Abstract
• Subject: Abstract and non-figurative