Viola
Price range: R460.00 through R840.00
This beautiful black Viola was in Lara’s garden in Riebeek West, and absolutely demanded to be pressed, roots and all! It spent several weeks in the press, after which it was carefully extracted and placed on to the purest black background (BlackBlack Fabriano). The result was astounding, providing the ultimate contrasts in black… the deepest of purples being revealed.
Traditionally the Viola has symbolised notions of purity and beauty – something captured so well in this print.
And thus, the art of pressing botanicals becomes a close study of colour, form and composition in 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
