Deyan Yanev’s Society series portrays an allegoric gallery of professional identities. Similar symbolic collections have historically been depicted by various artists, each capturing a snapshot of a particular society in a specific time and place, filtered through the creative lens of the individual artist. Yanev’s Society reflects the landscape of the mid-2010s. In this context, the portrayal of the Cashier merges with the supermarket conveyor belt, the barcode scanner replaces her eyes, and her cloak is a cash check.

A mere decade or two ago, the same professional identity might have been depicted intertwined with a calculator and manual scales. Looking ahead, in 20 years, this profession may vanish into memory, preserved only on canvas. This encapsulates another dimension of Yanev’s Society: not only does it depict a collection of images, but it also encapsulates the essence of time itself.

Ready to hang: Yes

Weight: 1 kg

Style: Contemporary

Subject: Figurative, People

Signature: Hand-signed by artist, front side of the artwork

Certificate of Authenticity: Included, issued by Fortelier’s art advisory board