2009 by Annette Handal

Artist Name and Artwork Title:

2009 by Annette Handal

Description:

"2009” is inspired by George Orwell’s 1984. In 2009, Bitcoin emerged, challenging the notion of a society where governments control every asset and wealth—a reality that once felt inescapable. At that moment, speculation grew around whether to trust or invest in Bitcoin.

This work is the first in a series of four interconnected pieces. The setting is the ocean—unreadable and unpredictable, much like life itself. The central figure pauses to analyse how to act, while all eyes are fixed on him, attempting to intimidate and sway his decision.

Materials:

Ink, acrylic

Dimensions:

40x50cm

Package Description:

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Package Type: Flat cardboard envelope or reinforced cardboard package (recommended without frame to reduce weight and shipping cost).
Package Dimensions: approx. 40 × 50 cm (flat).
Package Weight: approx. 0.5–1 kg without frame.

Artist Bio:

Annette Handal was born in 1998 in San Salvador, El Salvador, where she grew up and cultivated her passion for art. She specialized in the visual arts through the International Baccalaureate program and later pursued a bachelor’s degree in International Relations. Despite her academic path, Annette never strayed far from her artistic roots, continuing to create and sell commissioned works.

​A transformative shift in her art occurred when she discovered surfing during her university years. The ocean’s rhythm and the meditative nature of the sport deeply influenced her creative expression, infusing her work with new energy and perspective.

​Annette has displayed her art in numerous exhibitions, gaining recognition both nationally and internationally. Her work has also played a meaningful role in mental health initiatives, where she utilizes art as a tool for healing and self-expression. https://www.annettehandalart.com/