Breakwater

Inspired by the Octopus superyacht at Scapa Pier, the stylised composition is held in stillness.

Provenance

From the artist's studio

Completed

2026

From the ongoing series Archives of Stillness.

Design Approach

The work began with a measured graphite underdrawing to establish proportion, structure, and spatial alignment.

Colour was then built in controlled layers, preserving clarity while bringing the image into full presence.

Project Details

Location

Scapa Pier, Scotland

Dimensions

21cm x 29.7cm (8.27 in × 11.69 in); ~1.8 cm unpainted archival border

Original:

• Arches 300 gsm (140 lb), 100% cotton archival paper

• Grain: Cold Pressed (medium-grain)

• Process: Cylinder mould-made in France

• Integrity: pH-neutral, acid-free, gelatin-sized

Print Edition:

• Hahnemühle Photo Rag® 308 gsm (100% cotton)

• Finish: Smooth matte, subtle texture

• Archival: OBA-free

Substrates

Media

Archival lightfast pigments:

• Winsor & Newton Designers Gouache.

Original:

• Hand-signed

• Wax-sealed Certificate of Authenticity

Print Edition:

• Digitally signed.

• Printed Certificate of Authenticity.

Authentication

Availability

• Original: One-of-a-kind.

• Print Edition: Limited edition giclée prints.

Archive ID

AS-2026-006

Investment Quality

Original:

• Expected longevity: 100+ years

Print Edition:

• Display (average daylight): 80+ years

• Archival storage: 200+ years

Material Integrity

Original Painting:

This work is executed on Arches 300 gsm, 100% cotton, archival cold-pressed paper.

Its classic medium-grain, toothy surface imparts a painterly depth and natural granulation, enriching tonal variation.

• Professional-grade pigments from Royal Talens and Daniel Smith, selected for their high lightfastness, ensure long-term colour stability.

• Arches 300 gsm paper is pH-neutral, acid-free, and free from optical brighteners, manufactured to museum standards for long-term durability.

When displayed under UV-protective glass and away from direct sunlight, the work is designed to remain stable for over a century.

Limited Edition Giclée Prints:

Prints are produced on Hahnemühle Photo Rag® 308 gsm, a 100% cotton archival paper with a smooth matte surface and subtle texture.

Pigment-based inks are used to ensure high resistance to fading and colour shift.

Under normal display conditions, prints have an expected longevity of up to 80 years, and over 200 years when stored in archival conditions.

Presentation

Original:

• Unframed (Bespoke Framing: Available upon request.)

• Conservation framing with 99% UV-protective glass recommended

• Wrapped in acid-free glassine

• Includes Certificate of Authenticity and care sheet

Print Edition:

• Framed (FSC-certified wood) or unframed

• Glazing: Anti-reflective or 99% UV-protective glass

• Digitally signed with printed Certificate of Authenticity

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