Hollyhock

Plucked (with permission of course) from a grand garden in the Western Cape in the middle of summer, this Hollyhock was standing alone and beginning to wither under the strength of the summer sun. She pressed beautifully, and has given us the opportunity to marvel at her full petticoat like flowers.

This flower spent several weeks in the press, after which it 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 this Hollyhock is no exception. The entire plant with it’s grand frilly blooms 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 for us 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 BLACKS 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.