Visions of Another Continent
– Ordeal to Reach the Rest Rooms –
by Fernando Paramio
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Ordeal to reach the rest rooms
Description:
The species of the animal shown in the artwork is the quokka. It is an endemic animal that lives on the beautiful “Rottnest Island” (Australia), which received that name because it was thought to be infested by rodents of significant size when Dutch sailors discovered it. In reality, the quokka is more related to a kangaroo than to a rat, they are marsupials, not rodents, and very friendly creatures.
This piece represents a situation that would quite certainly give the woman who has just entered the scene a good fright.
Notice the Fibonacci arrangement of the elements, starting from the woman leg, the quokka and then the leaves in the steps, followed by the leaves on the floor, the quokka inside the bronze container and the light shapes on the right wall. In fact, I could not contain myself and I have included the beginning of the Fibonacci spiral, replacing the picture on the top of the steps, to help the viewer find it.
Significance of the artwork:
This artwork teaches us how most of our fears live just in our minds. When the danger behind something is understood, it can become enjoyable.
Also, be prepared: danger may appear just around the corner…
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, the artist prefers 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. These papers will give greater realism to the story.
Matte – optionally (Edition Etching)
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, the artwork’s appearance using matte paper is also good. In particular, the carpet will benefit from using matte paper, although this is not enough reason for me to select a matte finish on this occasion. However, 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
Rottnest Island – Australia
NH Hotel – Spain
Main gear
Canon EOS 5Ds-R & 5D mark III
Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS 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
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- 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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