Sarah Anne Ward, Photographer, New York

Description

A Russian Ruble banknote is set ablaze, dramatically placed inside a clear glass bottle. The bill is partially crumpled, with its face visible, featuring a horse-drawn chariot. Flames engulf the top of the bill and rise upward. The glass bottle has a narrow neck and a wider body. The backdrop is dark and textured, possibly a rough wall. The lighting emphasizes the flames and the burning bill, creating a stark contrast. The overall impression is one of destruction and perhaps protest or economic distress.