Currency #197 Don`t ask me why I came here, ask me how I feel

This sculptural painting belongs to the "Exchange Currency Series" created in 2024, starting from the concept of the "face" on coins. It is a unique work consisting of a meticulously crafted black woman portrait executed on a treated circular pine wood cut. Conceptually, the artwork is part of a project in which the artist, drawing from her own experience, explores the theme of foreignness and the sense of 'not being from here.' Furthermore, it connects with the experiences of others who have undergone the challenges of migration.
The phrases captured in this piece is: Don`t ask me Why I came here, ask me how I feel.
While conventional coins have a fixed value and typically depict a national figure, Natasha's coins showcase anonymous faces and offer variable, often arbitrary, selling values. These coins can function both individually and as panels alongside others from the same series, allowing for the creation of installations as vast as desired. The artist also creates panels on commission according to the preferences of clients.