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Mapplethorpe Reimagined with Legos: Aster
Mapplethorpe Reimagined with Legos: Aster
$48.00 - $166.00
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Developed on the foundation of the original Mapplethorpe Reimagined project—a series inspired by Robert Mapplethorpe's masterful use of light and shadow. This new collection reimagines the delicate beauty of nature through an unexpected medium—Legos from various Botanical Collection sets. It reinterprets Mapplethorpe's evocative aesthetic through a contemporary lens, transforming a unique subject matter into striking works of art that explore the interplay of light, shadow, and texture on Lego's crafted plants and flowers.
Featuring an Aster flower from the Lego Flower Bouquet set, this photograph transforms the structured plastic into an elegant, sculptural presence. Positioned atop a rectangular pedestal, the meticulously assembled bloom captivates with its intricate layers of petals, each delicately catching the light to create a dynamic interplay of highlights and shadows. It's an image that features depth and a sense of dynamism through the interplay of the pedestal, the Aster, and the soft yet defined shadow cast in the background—an ethereal echo of the flower's form that enhances the image's dimensionality.
Ultimately, the contrast between the rigid, modular nature of the Lego elements and the organic inspiration behind them challenges our perception, blurring the boundaries between the artificial and the natural. It's an image that balances simplicity with depth, utilizing negative space and tonal gradations to elevate the subject beyond its playful origins. The result is a modern interpretation of the classic still-life tradition—an understated yet compelling exploration of material, light, and texture that pays homage to the timeless elegance of botanical forms through a contemporary lens.
The Print
My Limited Edition prints are meticulously crafted to the highest standards, using a professional printer and professional quality papers and ink. The paper is museum-quality Hahnemühle's FineArt Baryta Satin, recognized for its exceptional detail and resistance to aging. Made of 100% α-cellulose that has been refined with a special inkjet coating for FineArt applications. This subtly textured, smooth base paper contains no optical brighteners and has a silky, smooth surface texture with a beautiful feel and a substantial weight of 300gsm that surpasses the thickness of standard prints. The satin-gloss premium inkjet coating guarantees exceptional print results with intense colors, deep blacks, and outstanding sharpness. It's an acid and lignin-free FineArt paper that meets the most exacting requirements for age resistance and produces stunning FineArt reproductions of black and white and color photographs.
To complement Hahnemühle's paper, prints are created on an Epson's SureColor P800, a professional quality printer that uses eight Epson UltraChrome HD archival inks to produce stunning images. Additionally, these archival inks ensure that your Limited Edition Fine Art print will remain fade-resistant for many decades, preserving its brilliance and beauty for future generations.
Authenticity
My dedication to authenticity starts with discreetly embossing my logo on the bottom right corner of the print, ensuring you are provided with a genuine Limited Edition Fine Art Print. Further, each print includes a personalized, signed, and dated certificate of authenticity with essential information such as the title, caption, print size, number in the series, captured date, and location for landscape and nature prints. Also, to further its authenticity, security hologram stickers with matching serial numbers are affixed to both the certificate and the backside of the print.
Shipping
Ensuring your Limited Edition Fine Art Print is pristine and ready to frame when it reaches your hands is a top priority. Appropriately, I follow a meticulous and carefully curated process. First, to ensure each print meets my high standards, prints are created for each order, allowing me to inspect the quality for any defects. Once it passes my stringent quality inspection, I allow it to dry for 48 hours before it is prepared for shipping. Lastly, for the shipping process, I add a protective sheet of archival paper over the print before it is securely rolled and packaged in a sturdy mailing tube (larger prints) or sandwiched securely between two layers of cardboard for mailing envelopes (small prints).
For customers in the United States, including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, I am pleased to offer complimentary USPS Priority Mail Shipping for all orders exceeding $80.00 and a flat $9.99 rate for all other orders.
Framing
For my customer's convenience, I carefully selected print sizes that readily fit available in-stock frames at your local craft or frame stores. With these standard-size frames, customers will have a wide array of options to choose from, ensuring they can easily find a frame that complements the print perfectly.
Custom framing from local craft and frame stores or online retailers is another option to consider. At Local stores, whether it's for a custom order or one of their in-stock options, their knowledgeable framers can offer advice for selecting the perfect frame. However, online retailers are also a great resource, especially those with the ability to upload a digital image to compare frames with a visual representation of your new Fine Art Print.