Caracas, Venezuela. Artwork composed of 24 intervened Venezuelan banknotes.
-Series of unique pieces made with oil on currency-
What began as a way to intervene Venezuela's devaluation became an artistic protest with over 10 years of trajectory.
The work of Karina F. Monaca (@RubbyCobain) comprised of tributes, commissions and custom pieces begins here.
Enjoy the journey 💜
Types of work
A unique hand-painted piece on a banknote, ideal for portraits of people, pets, or personal symbols.
New York exhibition
In 2021, the artist @rubbycobain was invited to exhibit her work at a New York gallery during Venezuelan Art Fair, an event that brought together Venezuelan artists to showcase their work in the city.
Works that reached artists and cultural icons
Pieces that traveled beyond the studio: works received, shared or connected with musicians, football figures, public figures, pop culture and moments of protest.
Pieces shared with and received by artists from various genres and eras.
Received a work by @rubbycobain, shared it and made a thank-you video.
Rubén Blades
Was photographed with @rubbycobain and the work created for him.
Feid
Was photographed with @rubbycobain and her work.
Olga Tañón
Was photographed with @rubbycobain and the piece created for him.
Jorge Drexler
Responded to a TikTok related to one of her works.
Bad Bunny
Piece inspired by Paul McCartney.
Paul McCartney
Piece inspired by Oasis.
Oasis
Piece inspired by Lil Supa.
Lil Supa
Piece inspired by Oscar D' León.
Oscar D' León
Piece inspired by Zardonic.
Zardonic
Piece inspired by ARCA.
ARCA
Was photographed with the work.
Yordano
Piece inspired by Amy Winehouse.
Amy Winehouse
Piece inspired by Canserbero.
Canserbero
Piece inspired by Rawayana.
Rawayana
Were photographed with the work.
Alleh y Yorghaki
Shipping and payments
Each artwork is quoted individually and can be shipped within Argentina or internationally. Here are the main answers before requesting your quote.
Artworks are shipped from Buenos Aires, Argentina.