BEAUTY IS LIFE’S E-Z PASS - Hamilton

Alexander Hamilton in colorful drag on a reimagined ten dollar bill.

Forget about getting rich quick, these presidents are more interested in getting a killer contour. In “Beauty is Life’s E-Z Pass: Hamilton” Simmons transforms the ten-dollar bill by embellishing it with an array of bright and lively colors. By depicting President Alexander Hamilton in drag, the work challenges the norms of gender identity hand in hand with aesthetic or superficial value. With this approach, the work serves as a vibrant reminder of the power of art to challenge societal conventions and spark important conversations about identity and equality.

DIMENSIONS: 16.5(h) x 27.5(w)
MEDIUM: Original, Hand-Pulled Silkscreen, Mixed Media and Drawing on Paper; One of a Kind
YEAR: 2015

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