Be still 5

Ever since I had “bench time” for my annual watchword in 2020, benches have featured regularly in my work.

The “Be still” series is a reminder to take the opportunity for a few moments of restful contemplation, regardless of what is going on:

Dropping the load for a while…
Looking for what emerges…
Treasuring the gifts of the present moment…
Regaining energy and strength for the journey ahead.

Each image in the series features a golden bench in different environments.

I am aiming to make environment-friendly choices in my whole production process, so I use a carbon neutral printing company with printing facilities in the UK, EU and US. I print my work on Hahnemühle Bamboo due to the paper’s longevity and environmental credentials.

This is what Hahnemühle write about their paper: “Hahnemühle Bamboo is the world’s first FineArt inkjet paper made from 90% bamboo fibres, for a natural look and environmentally friendly paper production. The natural white, warm-toned bamboo paper does not contain optical brighteners, and stands out thanks to its soft, lightly textured felt structure and sensual feel. The matt premium inkjet coating delivers excellent printing results with defined reproduction of colour and detail, particularly for warm hues and monochrome prints. Bamboo is acid- and lignin-free and meets the most precise requirements in terms of age resistance. The unique combination of sustainable bamboo fibres, soft surface texture and impressive print quality gives the artwork outstanding expression and soul.”

Each print is available in 2 sizes: 20cm x 20cm (8” x 8”) or 30cm x 30cm (12” x 12”). This includes a border or 1.5 cm (0.6”).