Visions of Another Continent
– Above the Gods –
by Fernando Paramio
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Above the gods
Description:
Something that does not stop fascinating me of Australia is how cities are designed for their inhabitants to enjoy them. This is reflected both in the number of green spaces and coastal areas, where enviable houses are at a sufficient distance from the ocean to allow a continuous walk. Along that walk, there are periodically free barbecues, parks for children and toilets, even free swimming pools in the north, among other amenities.
I was in one of these urban coastal areas when a pelican passed overhead. It is a common bird in Australia, but not for that matter any less colossal, since its wingspan can reach 2.6 meters and it can weigh up to 13 kg, thus becoming one of the heaviest creatures able to fly.
The image shows one of these giant birds floating lightly above the beautiful facade of a noble building. This work’s title interprets what the pelican might feel when flying over the winged sculptures.
Significance of the artwork :
This work teaches us that, no matter who we are or what we have, we all have something to be proud of, even to feel… above the gods.
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)
Satin – Baryta Photographique 310 g/m2
I print this work I will use my favorite satin museum-quality paper: Baryta Photographique 310 gsm. It provides a photo-realistic appearance, giving veracity to the image scene. Ultrasmooth, deep blacks and high contrast.
Technical info
Year
End of creation: 2018
Location
Pelican – Australia
Facade – Madrid (Spain)
Main gear
Canon EOS 5Ds-R & 5D mark II
Canon EF300mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Canon EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L 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 Baryta Photographique 310 g/m2
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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