Loon/Deer Coin Collage Mounted on Wood by Micah Adams

Loon/Deer, 2025. Cut coins mounted on wood, 4” x 4” (10 cm x 10 cm), edition of 3

These coin collages are cut, welded together, then bolted to wooden display plaques, designed to lay flat or be hung on a wall. 

Micah Adams is a collector of objects as much as he is a maker. He alters and reassembles everyday object, uncovering uncanny relationships from the world around us. More and more, the goods we use every day are made to be disposable, coins may be the oldest objects we handle on a day to day basis. They provide an entry point to reflect on our history and culture. Using coins as travel souvenirs is a common relatable example. Adams creates fine scale collages to playfully examine and rearrange symbols of national identity and perceptions of value.

Collection by Micah Adams