For this project we will stitch together currency bills from different countries. The different bills will express an assemblage that explores geopolitical discourse, but also the idea of representation and value, in terms of hte iconography and designs as sources of ideological, gender, and race discourse.

2. Lebanon/US
Lebanon and the US have maintained consistently strong ties until recent times. This bill demonstrates the extraordinary similarities within their iconography and use of symbols founded on classical culture.

3. Syria/Lebanon
Called “Livres” in Lebanon and “Pounds” in Syria, these currencies are bound together by a neutral white thread. This binding aligns the former official titles of these countries’ respective banks as labeled on the currencies. The Central Bank of Syria acts as the parent bank to the Banque Du Liban, consolidating economically the practical political scenario.

4. India/Pakistan
While physical neighbors, these nations are resistant to political and financial interdependency. This piece integrates their currencies into one, meshing symbols, leaders, and language.

5. Indonesia/US
“Made in Indonesia” is one of the most common labels found on American clothing, and the export of textiles to the US is fundamental to the Indonesian economy. This bill subverts that structure of economic imbalance as the US dollar forms clothing for Indonesian women.

6. Switzerland/European Union
Switzerland is a nation of integration, incorporating the diverse cultures of France, Germany, and Italy while maintaining a distinct identity. In this period of transition, the Swiss are struggling to protect their national culture while uniting with the European continent. This piece joins the Swiss franc (no longer in circulation) and the Euro with stitching of the Swiss flag.