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AZIYA IKHTYMBAYEVA
Capitalism: A Visual Guide
Prague, Czech Republic
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Slaves of Capitalism
Mixed media on canvas, 150 x200 cm
"Slaves of Capitalism" consists of over 300 portraits of masked individuals. It portrays various masks from different industries (fashion, sports, and sex).
Modern slavery can be described as institutional slavery where people voluntarily or involuntarily relinquish their freedoms to private sectors and institutions. People have to grant their informed consent to be exploited.
Decentralization
Mixed media on canvas, 200 x200 cm
The artwork consists of over 900 pieces of Lincoln origami that are organized on chrome vinyl foil and stretched onto canvas. Particularly, the Lincoln origami is made of a 5-dollar souvenir currency and portrays Lincoln in a cap.
