"Temporary Stability"
Prints: Limited edition of 10
About The Artwork:
Introducing "Temporary Stability," a thought-provoking black and white illustration that encapsulates a delicate interplay between fragility and constraint. The centerpiece of this artwork is a wine glass, ensconced within the confinements of a cage. The details of the composition invite viewers to delve into a visual metaphor that speaks to the transience of stability.
The wine glass, a vessel associated with celebration, pleasure, and the fleeting nature of life's moments, becomes a poignant symbol in "Temporary Stability." Its delicate form embodies the ephemeral beauty of joy, while the rich symbolism of the wine it might contain elicits notions of indulgence, reflection, and the passage of time.
Surrounding the wine glass, a cage symbolizes constraint, confinement, and the limitations that encircle moments of tranquility and pleasure. The stark contrast between the fragility of the glass and the rigidity of the cage raises questions about the temporary nature of stability, encapsulating the paradox of finding refuge within confinements.
"Temporary Stability" prompts contemplation on the delicate balance between freedom and restriction, pleasure and constraint. The juxtaposition of these symbols encourages interpretations ranging from the transience of happiness to the paradoxical nature of seeking stability in a world filled with constraints.
"We must be willing to encounter darkness and despair when they come up and face them, over and over again if need be, without running away or numbing ourselves in the thousands of ways we conjure up to avoid the unavoidable." — Jon Kabat-Zinn
Illustration Size:
5 x 7 inches (portrait)
7 x 5 inches (landscape)
Mat Board Size:
- Original Artwork: Mat board will fit an 11 x 14 inch frame.
- Limited Edition Print: Mat board will fit an 8 x 10 inch frame.
- Both limited edition prints & original artwork are protected by a double layered, high quality, acid-free Crescent® brand mat board (4-ply, approximately .050 inch thick, with a beveled cut window opening). The mat board has a white top layer with a visible black layer underneath. For added protection artwork gets shipped with a standard white backing board, enclosed in a clear protective bag. Frame shown in product images not included.
Medium:
- Original Artwork: Pigment archival ink on cold press acid free 300gsm paper.
- Limited Edition Print: Superior quality digital print on 100% fine art cotton, acid free paper.
Authenticity:
- Original Artwork: Signed, dated & certificate of authenticity included.
- Limited Edition Print: Signed, dated, edition number & certificate of authenticity included.
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