Like Swans Black

Swans are beautiful and majestic creatures and their image is often used to communicate feelings of love, togetherness, commitment, being bound together and pairing up for life. 

Swans are elegant, are predominantly white and are a recognisable shape, therefore they have been carefully stylised using clean and sweeping lines. Their bond has also been emphasised in this piece by having their necks entwined, bringing the swans closer together. The swans take centre stage within their colourful surroundings, enveloping and supporting them in their secluded environment.

The artwork has been precisely hand-made using layers of cut, coloured papers to form a bas-relief. The black paper, outlining all the details, is particularly effective, bringing out the various colours and shapes to look a lot like stained glass. Acrylic paints have been used on coloured papers, on all coloured aspects of this artwork, to create a cohesive appearance. There are subtle shadows created by the layering of the various thicknesses of paper, which can be clearly seen.

Limited edition of 25

Gallery quality giclée print / professionally printed / UV resistant inks / Hanhnemuhle Photo Rag paper / 310gsm / 100% organic cotton / acid-free 500gsm mount

8" x 8" x 1" (20 x 20 x 3 cm) / 12" x 12" x 1" (30 x 30 x 3 cm) gallery quality black wooden frame from sustainably sourced UK forests 

UV-protective glass with hard-board backs, professional hanging system and authenticity labelling

Giclee prints with mounts packaged in recycled cardboard envelopes

Framed prints professionally packaged in sturdy recycled cardboard boxes 10" x 10" x 2" (26 x 26 x 5 cm / 15" x 15" x 2" (38 x 38 x 5 cm)

UK Shipping 5 - 7 days / International Shipping 10 - 14 days