Printed on museum-grade 430gsm archival cotton-blend canvas, this presentation gives “Floating” an organic, painterly warmth. The tactile weave naturalistically absorbs ambient light rather than reflecting it, drawing the viewer inward while adding a soft, material depth to the radiant golden yellows, soft khakis, and rich amber tones. Available gallery-stretched or encased in a bespoke hardwood shadow box float frame, the artwork settles into an interior with quiet architectural authority and physical craftsmanship.
“Floating” stands as an extraordinary composition of profound tranquillity, acting as a guiding visual anchor that gently steers the eye through a fluid, water-like reflection of historic architecture and shifting natural light. Drawing inspiration from the heritage urban landscape of Kyneton, the artwork artfully dissolves solid structural forms into a dreamlike, subsurface realm, rendering the boundaries between the built environment and the natural world beautifully obscure. The movement across the canvas is entirely unhurried and meditative, carrying a universal, atmospheric quality that shifts in meaning with every viewer—evoking the quiet, historic canals of Venice for some, or the luminous waterways of South East Asia for others.
Palette & Lighting Behaviour
Core Palette: Radiant golden yellow, soft khaki, rich amber, and warm subsurface reflections.
Daylight Response: Under natural daylight, the canvas substrate allows the golden and amber hues to display an extraordinary reflective depth and radiant warmth.
Evening Response: As daylight recedes into evening, the amber tones soften into a deep, ambient warmth, creating a glowing anchor that brings both light and substantial depth to an interior.
Placement & Design Application
Ideal Spaces: Principal living domains, formal galleries, and high-end executive suites.
Material Pairings: Harmonises effortlessly with natural European oak, matte stone, and raw, textured fabrics.
Visual Role: Conceived to assert a presence of quiet, golden authority while imbuing an interior with atmospheric depth and profound stillness.
Materiality & Finishes I. Archival Canvas Exhibition Edition
A rich, painterly presentation that meticulously captures the full warmth, luminosity, and structural precision of the golden palette, adding a distinct physical warmth well-suited to refined contemporary spaces.
Substrate: Museum-grade, heavyweight 430gsm archival cotton-blend canvas.
Framing: Delivered gallery-stretched ready to hang, or encased in a bespoke hardwood shadow box frame (Natural Ash, Natural Timber, or Satin Black upon request).
Longevity: Rated for a 75-year certified colour-fast interior lifespan, backed by an archival guarantee.
Maintenance: Wipe gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or clean, soft-bristled brush. Avoid liquids and chemical cleaners to preserve the archival surface.
Please Note: Dimensions detailed below reflect core canvas edge metrics. Selecting a custom timber shadow box frame adds approximately 3 cm to both total outer width and height.
II. Private Studio Offering: Reworked Metal Specialty Edition
For acquisitions requiring the absolute pinnacle of contemporary material impact, a deeply limited, heavily reworked variant of this composition has been developed exclusively for the two largest dimensions as an avant-garde ChromaLuxe Luxury Metal Print. Contact the studio directly to enquire about private procurement and availability.
Dimensions & Investment
All pieces are produced as exclusive, highly limited made-to-order studio editions.
Collector Edition | 78 × 102 cm (Canvas Size)
Stretched Canvas (Unframed): $2,700
Premium Shadow Box Framed: $3,100
Limited Studio Edition of 21
Master Edition | 107 × 140 cm (Canvas Size)
Stretched Canvas (Unframed): $5,100
Premium Shadow Box Framed: $5,600
Limited Studio Edition of 21
Grand Statement | 140 × 189 cm (Canvas Size)
Stretched Canvas (Unframed): $6,500
Premium Shadow Box Framed: $7,500
Limited Studio Edition of 21
(Unframed canvas presentation formats rolled in a heavy-duty tube are available upon direct request for custom project specifications.)
Provenance & Logistics
Production: Handcrafted to order in Brisbane, Australia, using artisan-grade printing and specialised master timber framing processes.
Timeline: Please allow 2–4 weeks for production, framing, and studio quality assurance.
Shipping: Complimentary fully insured shipping Australia-wide via specialised fine-art freight networks. Every artwork is professionally packed, crated, and tracked to ensure safe arrival.
International Orders: Please contact the studio directly to coordinate tailored transit, custom export crating, and unmounted rolled canvas options for local framing.
