Lincoln Memorial Snakes
Lincoln Memorial Snakes
Stacey Lee Webber
Lincoln Memorial Snakes
27” x 12” x 2” Framed
hand stitched uncut US five dollar bill 1x8 sheet
2022
Lincoln Memorial Snakes evokes a sense of unease and discomfort within one of the most revered symbols of American history. Hand-stitched onto an uncut sheet of U.S. five-dollar bills, the piece features beautiful creatures—snakes—with rich, earthy colors, slithering across the back of the bill, surrounding the image of Washington, D.C.'s iconic Lincoln Memorial. These unsettling yet striking creatures bring a dark, eerie energy to the otherwise familiar and respected monument, symbolizing the undercurrent of tension and discomfort that often accompanies idealized historical symbols. Framed and meticulously crafted, this piece challenges the viewer to reconsider the reverence we place on monuments.