Money Talks Bill Series

“$100 Bills Series” | Size: 14 in x 16 in x 2 in | Medium: Multi-Medium & 24k Gold | Year: 2020

Michael Johnn’s “Money Talks” series brilliantly reimagines $100 bills with colored pencil and marker. Each bill is artistically transformed into comic canvases, merging Benjamin Franklin’s face with iconic figures like Batman, Joker, and the Terminator. This creative fusion reflects societal masks and the obscured value of money. The 3D layered bills are intentionally burned, symbolizing the devaluation of the dollar. Underneath the scorch marks, 24k gold peeks through, highlighting the true worth of real commodities. “Money Talks” is Johnn’s innovative commentary on societal roles and the true value beneath the surface.