Visions of Another Continent
– Columbus’ Eyes –
by Fernando Paramio
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Columbus’ eyes
Description:
The image shows Christopher Columbus under a threatening sky, such as those that he had to navigate, when, in an almost endless journey, in harsh conditions, and quite possibly, filled with doubts, he crossed the great Atlantic Ocean. In addition to abandoning his roots for an indefinite period, it blew against him a common idea, since the success of his journey would be the irrefutable proof of a diametrically different conception of space: that the Earth was not flat but round.
Columbus’ stance in this statue (Jeronimo Suñol and Arturo Mélida, 1885) seems the perfect resting place for a white-bellied sea eagle. There is also a tiny bird, seeking shelter from the spectacular eagle in the discoverer’s footwear. This small bird represents Queen Isabella the Catholic, for the shelter and rights she gave to the indigenous people of the discovered territories.
Who knows if Columbus, along with the knowledge and tools he used on his legendary journey, did not keep a carefully guarded secret, such as a white-bellied sea eagle that, equipped with excellent vision and guided by a higher power – whichever it was – indicated him the way forward in search of the desired land.
Significance of the artwork:
This artwork shows how a person, with knowledge, tools, and the support of some, can change the conception of the world.
Editions
A3 Edition
- Max 100 units
- Signed & numbered
- Archival quality paper
- Unframed or framed
A2 Edition
- Max 100 units
- Signed & numbered
- Archival quality paper
- Unframed or framed
Gallery Ed.
- Max 7 units
- Signed & numbered
- Archival quality paper
- Unframed or framed
Museum Ed.
- Max 7 units
- Signed & numbered
- Archival quality paper
- Unframed or framed
Château Ed.
- Max 7 units
- Signed & numbered
- Archival quality paper
- Unframed or framed
Palace Ed.
- Edition of 1 (unique)
- Signed & numbered
- Archival quality paper
- Unframed or framed
Media selection (paper finish)
Matte – Canson Infinity Edition Etching Rag
To print this work I will use my favorite matte museum-quality paper: Canson Infinity Edition Etching Rag, slightly textured, with a complete absence of reflection. It provides a subtle pictorial appearance, more poetic, in line with the image look and story
Technical info
Year
End of creation: 2018
Location
Birds – Australia
Columbus – Madrid (Spain)
Main gear
Canon EOS 5D (s-R, mark III & mark II)
Canon EF300mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Canon EF24 mm f/1.4L II USM
Print relevant info
Printed by the author using his own printer (total quality control)
Printer: Canon Imageprograf PRO-6000 (outstanding quality)
Inks: original Lucio PRO inks (12 pigmented inks)
Museum quality paper (norm 9706; long-lasting properties)
Canson Infinity Edition Etching Rag 310 g/m2 (matte)
White margin for signing and numbering (information below)
With certificate of authenticity, signed and numbered
Scale, dimensions & margins
A3 Edition
Total size: 29.7 x 42 cm – 11.7×16.5″
Image size: 24 x 36 cm – 9.4 x 14.2″
White margin: 2.8 x 3 cm – 1.1 x 1.2″
A2 Edition
Total size: 42 x 59.4 cm – 16.5 x 23.4″
Image size: 34 x 51 cm – 13.4 x 20.1″
White margin: 4 x 4.2 cm – 1.6 x 1.7″
Gallery Edition
Total size: 74 x 111.8 cm – 29.1 x 44″
Image size: 66.7 x 100 cm – 26.3 x 39.4″
White margin: 4 x 5.9 cm – 1.6 x 2.3″
Museum Edition
Total size: 111.8×167.7cm – 44×66″
Image size: 100x150cm – 39.4×59.1″
White margin*: 5.8×8.8cm – 2.3×3.5″
Château Edition
Total size: 127.0 x 190.5 cm – 50 x 75″
Image size: 115 x 172.5 cm – 45.2 x 67.9″
White margin: 6 x 8.8 cm – 2.4 x 3.5″
Palace Edition
Total size: 152.4×228.6 cm – 60×90″
Image size: 140×210 cm – 55.1 x 82.7″
White margin*: 6.2×9.3cm – 2.4×3.7″
* A different white margin width is possible under request
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