OPEN EDITION
Zebra Vase – Open Edition Archival Monochrome Ink Print
Sometimes the most pleasing things are those found in simplicity. Zebra Vase — and its companion piece Lined Leaves — came from that feeling. A vase. Some branches. A surface to rest on. The oldest subject in drawing, made again.
What interested me was the tension between the two elements: the vase bold and geometric, its thick black stripes decisive and graphic; the botanical above it delicate and patient, each leaf individually rendered in fine hatching that builds texture without weight. One element drawn with confidence. The other with quiet attention. I find that dialogue — between the bold and the delicate, the geometric and the organic — to be where the work lives.
A spin on the traditional still life, drawn in archival ink and watercolour on paper. The watercolour lending atmosphere to what ink alone might have made too stark.
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- Open edition prints are not numbered but are hand-signed by the artist
- Printed with archival pigment inks on 100% cotton, museum-grade Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308 g/m²
- Produced at an authorised Hahnemühle Fine Art print lab in Cape Town
- Fade resistance of over 100 years under normal display conditions
- Printed to order — please allow up to 5 working days for production
- Ships unframed
- Local SA delivery 2–5 working days
- International shipping available — please enquire before purchasing
- Handle by the edges; avoid touching the image.
- Frame with acid‑free materials and UV‑filter glazing; keep the print off the glass.
- Display out of direct sunlight in a cool, dry room.
- Optional (if unframed): store flat in archival sleeves with interleaving.
All prints are produced on standard international paper sizes. The measurements below are the full sheet size including a natural border around the image area.
Size | Dimensions | Approx. Equivalent
A5 | 14.8 × 21 cm | Postcard / small artwork
A4 | 21 × 29.7 cm | Standard document / small statement piece
A3 | 29.7 × 42 cm | Statement piece for desk, shelf, or small wall
A2 | 42 × 59.4 cm | Bedroom or study feature wall
A1 | 59.4 × 84.1 cm | Living room or hallway statement piece
A0 | 84.1 × 118.9 cm | Full wall installation — commanding presence
Framing note: Standard frame sizes align with these dimensions. We recommend a white or natural linen mount in a frame 10–15cm larger than the print — this gives the work room to breathe and is how gallery pieces are typically displayed.
Not sure which size? A3 works well on a desk or shelf. A2 is the most popular for bedroom walls. A1 and A0 are statement pieces for living rooms, hallways, or spaces where the work needs presence from across the room.
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