About the artwork
In his iconic One Dollar series, Karl Lagasse reinvents the world's most emblematic banknote as a sculptural object. The work presented here, painted a vivid metallic blue and adorned with the bold inscription "One Way" in red and yellow, transforms the dollar into a universal sign that transcends its monetary function. For Lagasse, the dollar is not just a symbol of capitalism, but also of the possible: the idea that even with the smallest monetary unit, you can build, create and aspire. The hand-painted words evoke direction, determination and a sense of purpose, in keeping with the artist's philosophy that money, art and spirituality intersect to shape our paths.
About the artist
Born in Paris in 1981, Karl Lagasse is a renowned French sculptural artist. He began his artistic career in 1995 at the age of fifteen, when he sold his first work in Antwerp. In 2003, he held his first solo show in Paris, exhibiting collages and paintings on the advice of Victor Vasarely's son, whom he had met in 1998. In 2004, he began training as a sculptor, and developed the "Buildings" series of totemic forms made from a variety of materials. He transforms his studio into a workshop, becoming both a place of creation and an exhibition space for other artists (Nasty). In 2006, the Brussels gallery Isy Brachot devoted a solo show to him. Following the international success of his work One Dollar, he created Cryptogram One at Art Monaco in 2011. He also creates collaborative works, such as his 2012 "building" for the Cannes Film Festival, which the public is invited to sign and cover with messages.
“"I'm honored to be able to make a living on just $1." - Karl Lagasse on his practice”
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