Bed Balanced on Beams
Oil & Oil Pastel on Paper.
Size: 50 W x 70 H cm
My bed was balanced on the beams after we took the floorboards up. I woke up and nothing had changed. I could see the bottom of the hole. I was concerned about my covers touching the bottom, feverishly pulling them up. I couldn’t make myself believe it was a dream, I could clearly see everything. I decided to force myself to sleep to see if it reset. I woke again to the same thing. This time Harrison was also in the room, sitting on a beam in front of me holding something. I was asking him if he needed help while trying to get his attention, touching his back. He never turned around. I finally convinced myself it wasn’t real by getting in the hole.
When I told Harrison in the morning, he had had the same dream, spending that night in the room. He was sitting where I saw him, and he experienced that room from his point of view.
This painting is available as an Archival quality Fine Art Giclée on 310gsm Hahnemühle German Etching Paper
A4 - 210 x 297 mm
A3 - 297 x 420 mm
A2 - 420 x 594 mm
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This paper has the exact same make-up as the original is painted on - 100% α-cellulose. Acid- and lignin-free. There is a visible structure to the paper which gives a textured look and feel close to the original.
It is certified ISO 9706. Which means it conforms to museum quality for the highest age resistance.
I scan the original (not photograph) so it is as accurate as can be. Including all the oily lumps and strokes of the originals. And then If it’s needed I colour-correct on a colour-accurate studio monitor with the original in front of me.
