The story behind the artwork

Spanning over two meters in length, this panoramic Limited Edition print is based upon a captivating mid-nineteenth century painting, and depicts the earth’s flora and fauna in one continual illustration through its various climates, from the hot tropical islands of East Asia, India and Africa to the moderate climate of Western Europe, then all the way to Russia and the frigid Arctic. Depicting the equinoctial angles of the sun's rays, it shows the impact of light and heat on animal and plant life, and how they thrive in varying environments.

Kristjana’s artwork is meticulously detailed with animals, many elevated into surreal versions of themselves, bedecked with extravagant headpieces or morphed with their winged or four legged counterparts. Spot flamingo, giraffe, polar bears and lemurs alongside flying fish, penguins, cats and owls. Meteorological elements, such as the rising sun and the full moon radiate upon the natural world below, and the ethereal aurora borealis hovers over the Arctic Circle. Mountains, volcanos and icy glaciers sit alongside a myriad of vegetation, including towering palms, forest pines and tropical orchid. 

Artwork Details

This original is part of a series of original 3D artworks. Each piece is signed by the artist and comes with a physical Certificate of Authenticity. Due to the nature of these original works, no two pieces will be exactly the same

Bespoke Hand and laser cut paper collage. Digitally designed, hand sculpted paper elements are painstakingly pinned in place onto a thick foam board, creating a stunning three dimensional effect. Utterly unique in its composition and to its owner, an original artwork is one of its kind and cannot be replicated. Your piece will be the only piece like it, anywhere in the world.

• Framed dimensions (approximately): 125 x 31 x 10 cm.
• Bespoke wooden box frame, painted with a smooth coat of matt paint.
• Giclée printed on Matt Smooth Fine Art Cotton 300gsm.
• Signed by the artist.
• Comes with a physical ‘Certificate of Authenticity’.

If you wish to purchase an oversized piece, please email info@kristjanaswilliams.com for a bespoke quote on delivery cost. For further information on our framing service, click here.

Delivery & Returns

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Original Artwork is delivered within 7 - 10 working days to allow for packaging and delivery.

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