X ~ Dollar | EDM-2 Rare Edition of 6

Description |  In X ~ Dollar, Ellen de Meijer reimagines her archetypal business executive as a figure caught between wealth, power, and the spectacle of digital culture. The title’s reference to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) anchors the work in the contemporary debates around freedom of speech, online identity, and the performance of self. Against the faded imprint of American currency and the bold red “X,” the portrait becomes both a symbol of financial dominance and a reflection on the precariousness of public visibility. The subject’s gloves, a recurring motif in de Meijer’s work, embody detachment—an insistence on keeping one’s hands clean, never in direct contact, never fully vulnerable. Paired with the dartboard eyepatch and raised yellow glove, the figure is suspended in contradiction: aggressor and victim, complicit and resistant, authoritative yet precarious. Screen printed in sharp halftones and saturated color fields, X ~ Dollar amplifies the graphic urgency of these themes. With only six prints in existence, it is among the rarest of de Meijer’s editions—underscoring its significance for collectors attuned to the intersections of finance, technology, and identity in the 21st century.   About the artist |  Ellen de Meijer (b. 1955, Netherlands) is a Dutch contemporary artist whose practice has found strong resonance with collectors in the United States and throughout Latin America. As a female artist working in portraiture, she is known for her incisive depictions of modern-day archetypes—figures that embody the contradictions of status, material wealth, and authenticity in an age defined by global capitalism and digital culture. Her work has been exhibited at major international fairs including Art Miami, Art Stage Singapore, and Hong Kong Contemporary, and in 2022 she was selected for NADA Curated by the New Art Dealers Alliance. Her paintings are also housed in prominent private collections, including the VanDenBroek Foundation, one of the Netherlands’ top three.   Details | Title: 'X ~ Dollar' Year: 2025 EDM-2 Rare Edition: Only six collectors worldwide will own this edition. Each print is individually hand-signed and numbered by Ellen de Meijer. One of only six ever produced. Once sold out, this edition will never be printed again. Printed using museum-grade archival inks on heavyweight fine art paper, designed for exceptional colour fidelity and archival longevity. Sheet size: 19.7" x 25.6" (50 x 65 cm) Art size (excl. white border): 18 x 24 1/5" (45.7 × 61.5 cm) Mat size (framed only): 4" (10.2 cm) around, 4-Ply, Paper White. Frame dimensions: interior: 26 × 32 3⁄16 inches, exterior: 26 7⁄8 × 33 1⁄16 inches  Each edition is professionally framed by one of our carefully selected custom framing partners using museum-quality materials designed to preserve and showcase the artwork for generations. High-quality wood in Gallery Black or White. Individually crafted finish with subtle wood grain; each frame is naturally unique. UV-protective acrylic glazing to help protect against fading while reducing glare Acid-free 4-ply Paper White museum single mat for archival presentation Hinge-mounted with strong wire, ready to hang upon arrival. Carefully packaged and shipped worldwide via UPS with tracked delivery. Shipping costs are calculated at checkout.