The story behind the artwork
Spurred on by the shifting, grey, whispering waters of London’s River Thames, a voyager breaks through the misty veil, its bestial crew intent on discovery…
This Limited Edition artwork was borne from Kristjana’s discovery of an original photograph at Sunbury Antiques market. The graphic beauty of the ship, with its crisp monotone palette, provided the perfect base for Kristjana’s unique touch.
The animals aboard the moving ship represent those far flung harbours of the world where discovery and enlightenment are achieved, while the intricate details firmly plant the ship in London; a ship that carries an ivy-bound key to the city close to its ornamented decks. The paradox is mirrored in the detail. An African Elephant is crowned with the bowler hat of Fleet Street, while its partner makes an airborne escape; an Antipodian Kangaroo risks a leap from the bow under the watchful gaze of a uniformed seabird. The Indian tiger, a silhouette of colour against the grey, seems to radiate a rainbow of hope, all the while pawing protectively a bejewelled necklace of the Crown. Up in the gathering clouds, a park squirrel scales the towering masts, turning its back on the swaying lanterns of the orient.
The movement of this piece reflects the nature of travel and discovery - perhaps where humans once ruled, nature now prevails, and ever-evolving animals travel on ships, visiting relics of a former time...
Artwork details
Printed in our studio in London on Matt Smooth Fine Art Cotton 300 gsm, using giclée inks to ensure you are able to enjoy your print for years to come. All prints come with a physical Certificate of Authenticity.
Edition of 100, signed and numbered by the artist.
Print sizes:
A2 - 42 cm x 59.4 cm
Framed dimensions (approximately):
A2 - 54 cm x 71.4 cm x 3.5 cm
Our prints are professionally cut by hand in our studio, therefore sizes can vary by mm.
Please note, that all framed limited edition prints in size M, L or larger, are only available for delivery within the UK. If you wish to purchase an oversized framed artwork please email info@kristjanaswilliams.com for a bespoke quote on delivery cost. For further information on our framing service, click here.
Delivery & Returns
We offer free worldwide delivery on all unframed print orders.
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Unframed prints are delivered within 3-5 working days
Framed prints are delivered within 10-14 days
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