READING ROOM
READING ROOM
Venice, Italy
Amidst the gentle ebb and flow of the canals alongside the historic building, a single room illuminates the night, revealing a solitary figure within. As I begin my long exposure, I am transported back to a place where books and knowledge are revered above all else. In this still moment, I see an old man, lost in the pages of his book, just as he might have been for centuries before. The passing of a gondola leaves a trail of light, a testament to the timelessness of this city. Here, in the heart of Venice, history, and culture are intertwined, woven together like the fabric of this city, which still stands steadfast and unchanging. This is where time seems to stand still, where the soul of a city is reflected in the eyes of a solitary reader. A place where the past and present are one, where the canals are alive with the sounds of the past and the future.
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EDITION SIZE: 45 + 5 Artist Proofs
PRINT TYPE: Dye-Transfer Chrome Print16x20” Gallery Float -or- Flush Style: $1300
16x20” Museum Framed Style: $160024x30" Gallery Float -or- Flush Style: $2700
24x30" Museum Framed Style: $320036x45" Gallery Float -or- Flush Style: $4600
36x45" Museum Framed Style: $540048x60" Gallery Float -or- Flush Style: $7400
48x60" Museum Framed Style: $8400 -
GALLERY FLOAT STYLE: print is backed with 1/4” Sintra and a 3/4” deep metal inset frame attached to the back, to provide a floating look from the wall.
GALLERY FLUSH STYLE: has a 2” deep wood Flush frame, available in Black or White.
MUSEUM FRAMED STYLE: a 2” deep by 3/8” wide moulding frames the print, with a 1/4” float between the print and the frame.
FINISH YOUR DESIGN DURING CHECKOUT:
On all prints - select between a Matte non-glare print -or- a Semi-gloss print.
Select a Black or White Sintra backing.
On Flush Mount Style - select a Black or White Flush frame.
On Museum Framed Style - select between: Smooth Black, Black Grain, Smooth White, White Grain, or Brown Grain.See Collector Info for pictures and further details.
All pieces come with general hanging hardware, and instructions on how to hang and care for your artwork.
CUSTOM OPTIONS: If you would like to discuss Custom Finishing Styles or Sizes, contact us.
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Your order will be confirmed via email within 24 hours and then put into production.
Every piece is custom made to order. As a result, all orders are final.
We work with the top printer and fine art finishers in the country to produce the finished works and impeccable quality is of the utmost importance. With that said, the Dye-Transfer Chrome Print and finishing process is a sensitive one and does require a timeline to produce.
TURNAROUND TIME: GALLERY FLOAT & FLUSH STYLE pieces take 4-5 weeks and MUSEUM FRAMED STYLE pieces take 5-6 weeks.
Tracking information will be provided for you when your artwork ships.
SHIPPING CHARGES: The packing, handling and shipping charges to the U.S. have been included into the listed price for your convenience.
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Designed to evoke order in the chaos
There is always stillness to be found - even within bustling environments that heave with steel and cement and artificial light. Man-made elements that are so far from the natural beauty that normally brings us peace, can still be a source of internal harmony. How? Symmetry. Lines and space and light and shadow. These elements of design speak to our inner soul. These photos showcase the connectedness of the world in a symphonic web of streets, poles and buildings – unbreakable forms coming together in unexpected unity. They help us create order within the world and within ourselves.
Science tells us about the power of aesthetic pleasure
Well-tailored suits. Shiny cars. Intricate tile mosaics. It’s an odd trait of our species but clearly humans are drawn to pleasing aesthetics. We all know that beautiful things make us feel good. A piece of art - whether a building, an outfit or photograph - has the ability to uplift our day and sooth our anxious thoughts. Studies confirm that art promotes psychological well-being and even improves focus by enhancing our ability to perceptually engage with an object. That’s why it is so beneficial to bring art into the spaces where we work, live, socialize and seek rejuvenation. The positive rush we get when we look at a beautiful image can be a powerful moment that shapes each day.
Bring beauty into your home
Scientists have confirmed that viewing scenes of beauty in art can positively impact your health and well-being almost as effectively as visiting a beautiful environment. Art allows us to enjoy our morning coffee at a temple in Kyoto and cuddle up with our pets by the stunning canals of Venice. To spend our days in the bustle of the city and return home to the tranquility of a breathtaking view. Fine art photography is more than an image - it is your calm in the chaos, an uplifting breath on a troubling day, and the stillness to embrace your most authentic emotions and nurture your best self.
