Transition

Inspired by a scenic route in Isle of Man, the stylised composition is held in stillness.

Provenance

From the artist's studio

Completed

2026

The work is about movement without spectacle. A quiet continuation.

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

Douglas, Isle of Man

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-written, wax-sealed Certificate of Authenticity

• On hand-made, deckled edge archival cotton paper.

Print Edition:

• Printed Certificate of Authenticity

• Digitally rendered and signed.

Authentication

Availability

• Original: One-of-a-kind.

• Print Edition: Limited edition giclée prints.

Archive ID

AS-2026-008

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

• Conservation-grade framing available on request at an additional cost

• Wrapped in acid-free glassine

• Includes Certificate of Authenticity and care sheet

Print Edition:

• Framed or unframed

• Glazing: Anti-reflective art glass

• Digitally signed with printed Certificate of Authenticity

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