TRUE CURRENCY is the first edition in the TRUE STORY series.
In this piece, Ilana transforms America’s most recognizable symbol of wealth into a message of empowerment and compassion.
The artwork replaces “In God We Trust” with "IN LOVE WE TRUST" and renames “Independence Hall” to "INDEPENDENCE FOR ALL", reframing independence not as something bought, but as something built collectively through knowledge and human connection.Wrapped in whimsical tones and bordered with a heart-shaped crochet lace design, softens the rigidity of money and expresses Ilana’s core philosophy: Education and learning are the true currency of independence. When knowledge is withheld, communities weaken. When knowledge is shared with love and respect, people rise together.
