Description
Acrylic on canvas, Dereje Shiferaw (Ethiopian, born 1976)
Identity in Numbers 01, 2025
100 x 100 cm
This artwork presents a striking commentary on identity and individuality. The central figure, outlined with bold and raw black contours, stands prominently against a vibrant teal background. The figure wears an orange shirt marked with a large barcode, turning their identity into a symbol of commodification or dehumanization: the barcode, numerical surveillance, consumerism, and the loss of personal identity in modern systems.
Signed ‘Dereje (front)
Provenance: Direct from artist
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