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Limited edition artwork on museum-quality Hahnemühle Bamboo FineArt Paper (290 gsm, 90% bamboo fibers, 10% cotton), signed and numbered on the front and on the back, embossed with an authenticity stamp, comes with a signed and numbered certificate of authenticity.
Story & Message:
Marlene was sitting by the TV, carefully rolling up her posters to have ready for the next day. She was preparing for her class presentation. The rest of the house was in high spirits. It was their favorite part of the day – the part where everybody sat around doing nothing. Marlene, even when at rest, seemed stiff and indomitable. One had the sense that she could never be caught off guard. Her unshakable posture attracted playful comments from the boys. But her walls were built to last. She was preparing for the big day, and no silly jokes were going to throw her off her course.
The situation the whole world was in forced us to look at many things from a new perspective. The experience was painful but valuable. But you can only get a gain from your pain if you pause and take time to reflect on your actions, feelings, and thoughts. This project is a tribute to the lockdown wisdom, that each of us faced in a unique way.
We tried to imagine what the kids would do if they were locked down on their own in a situation similar to a pandemic version of "the Lord of the Flies" story. No parents, no rules, but not too much freedom either. So in our narrative, the kids make themselves the kings and queens of their lockdown home kingdom using paper and toys to create their symbols of power. Those symbols are fragile, they don't last long and are easily broken. But isn't it true for anything in life? Any habits, ways, things we get so much used to can disappear in a second.
Available in sizes and editions:
50 x 35 cm (19.7 x 13.8 in.) - 24
70 x 49 cm (27.6 x 19.3 in.) - 18
100 x 70 cm (39.4 x 27.6 in.) - 8
120 x 84 cm (47.2 x 33.1 in.) - #2 of 4
All unframed artworks have a 4cm (˜1.5”) border and are signed on the front and on the back.
Framing:
The artwork is unframed and unmounted. If you would like to get advice on framing or get your print framed for you and delivered ready to hang to your door, please add the “Framing Assistance” service to your order.
Shipping:
Your piece is professionally packaged by a fine-art printing studio with 40 years of experience and shipped by premium delivery services (UPS or DHL). Unframed artworks are shipped wrapped in ink protective archival material, branded gift wrap, and additional bubble wrap in a reinforced cardboard tube. Framed pieces are shipped with plastic or wooden board protection. Your newly acquired artwork will arrive at its new home safe and sound.
