In Tentacular, Mark Wagner casts George Washington into treacherous waters, placing him at the center of a stormy sea where monstrous tentacles rise from the depths. Measuring 30” x 40”, this meticulously crafted collage transforms U.S. one dollar bills into the writhing limbs of a formidable sea creature, threatening to engulf Washington and his small boat. The piece speaks to the overwhelming power of money, its grip reaching far and wide like an unstoppable force lurking beneath the surface. Wagner’s expert precision and sharp wit turn this maritime struggle into a striking metaphor for financial entanglement, control, and survival. Tentacular captures both the allure and the menace of wealth, drawing viewers into a scene that is as captivating as it is ominous.