Gladiolus

Picked and purchased from a local flower farm in the Western Cape of South Africa, these radiant Gladioli speak for themselves. The vibrant blue of their petals and tail like bloom structure make for a wonderful botanical display.

These flowers spent several weeks in the press, after which they was carefully extracted and placed on to the purest black background (BlackBlack Fabriano).

The art of pressing botanicals is a close study of colour, form and composition in nature, and these Gladioli are no exception. The entire plant with it’s tall, bold expression is an absolute testament to the wonder of nature.

These prints are beautifully timeless, and profound in their simplicity and vibrancy. The original pressing was scanned at a high resolution, and printed on to Hahnemuhle Photo Rag Satin.

Dimensions of black area A4 210 x 297mm | A3 297 x 420mm.

We also offer framing options… please contact us for details.

When framing use Artglass where possible… your framer should know how to get hold of it. Artglass is a glass which offers very little reflection… ideal for images with a black background.

IT MUST BE NOTED THAT WHEN BLACK INKS ARE PRINTED ON TO FINE ART PAPER AS THESE ARE, THE COLOUR BECOMES EXTREMELY FRAGILE – WHEN TOUCHED EVEN LIGHTLY IT CAN BURNISH OR MARK. OUR RECOMMENDATION WOULD BE TO LEAVE IT IN IT’S PACKAGING UNTIL IT IS IN THE HANDS OF A FRAMER.