Visions of Another Continent
– Looking for a gum tree –
by Fernando Paramio
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Looking for a gum tree
Description:
Koalas, whose Latin name means ash-color bear with a bag, are one of the most charismatic Australian icons. To most people, they arouse feelings of tenderness. However, they are considered a vulnerable species throughout Australia due to the loss of the ecosystem and diseases. Every time they find more difficulties to find food. Under these harsh circumstances, I imagine a koala who found the dense Tower of Sande Sande in Cáceres, would probably climb up to see if there was a leaf of eucalyptus along the way.
Significance of the artwork:
This artwork shows us how far we can reach when we need it.
It also speaks about the need to preserve nature, our environment.
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.
- Max 7 units
- Signed & numbered
- Archival quality paper
- Unframed or framed
Media selection (paper finish)
Satin – artist’s recommendation (Baryta & Platine)
For this artwork, I prefer a satin finish paper: Canson Infinity Platine Fibre Rag 310 gsm (Palace Edition) and Baryta Photographique 310 gsm (rest of editions), which provide a photo-realistic appearance, with deeper blacks and higher contrast than a matte paper
Matte – optionally (Edition Etching)
Looking for a gum tree looks beautiful both in satin and matte paper. A matte finish paper will provide a more pictorial look to this artwork. Although this paper finish is not my preferred option for this image, this artwork’s appearance using matte paper is also undoubtedly good. If you are looking for a softer and more poetic look or are not a fan of satin papers, then go for this option. We will use Canson Infinity Edition Etching Rag 310 gsm, a slightly textured matte paper.
Technical info
Year
End of creation: 2018
Location
Australia & in the middle of nowhere
Main gear
Canon EOS 5D mark III
Canon EF300mm f/2.8L IS 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 Platinum Fibre Rag 310 g/m2 (Palace Edition)
Canson Infinity Baryta Photographique 310 g/m2 (rest of editions)
Canson Infinity Edition Etching Rag 310 g/m2 (matte) also available
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: 2.85 x 3.0 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: 3.7 x 5.9 cm – 1.5 x 2.3″
Museum Edition
Total size: 111.8×167.7cm – 44×66″
Image size: 100x150cm – 39.4×59.1″
White margin*: 5.8×8.85cm – 2.3×3.5″
Château Edition
Total size: 127.0 x 190.5 cm – 50 x 75″
Image size: 115 x 172.5 cm – 45.3 x 67.9″
White margin: 6 x 8.85 cm – 2.4 x 3.5″
Palace Edition
Total size: 152.4×228.6 cm – 60×90″
Image size: 140x210cm – 55.1 x 82.7″
*White margin*: 6.2×9.3cm – 2.4×3.7″
* A different white margin width is possible under request
Purchases
- Conceived, executed and printed by the artist
- Visually pleasing, intellectually stimulating and emotionally alive
- Museum quality paper and long-lasting properties
- Exclusive limited editions to protect this art investment
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