Niko Abramidis &NE, Blitz Blanko Invest, 2020

2020

Medium

Printed fabric

Dimensions

258 × 760 cm

Status

In Gallery Collection

Collect24 Art ID

C24-156069

Blitz Blanko Invest (2020) is a semi-transparent curtain showing parts of a greatly enlarged € 500 bill, which, when divided and mirrored, builds an almost symmetrical image. The motif of a bridge extends across the entire width, showcasing towers, in the form of Europe, in the center. On the top of this bridge, conflicting with the principles of modern architecture, stand two pyramids: non-reconstructable structures of an ancient high culture that seem to be able to survive any crisis. From both sides of the bridge, lightning bolts ignite the surroundings, threateningly extending over the world below, as if from an unknown, mystical source. This mix of mystical symbols, supernatural power and the adaptation of the Euro allude to the current state of the financial economy, which, due to its impenetrable structures, is unfathomable to comprehend, and can only be believed. Like a protective curtain and at the same time with a threatening motif, Blitz Blanko Invest raises questions about a common Europe beyond a cohesive monetary union.