Lifestyle and room setting images are digitally rendered for illustrative purposes only. For the truest representation of colour, detail, and quality, please refer to the primary artwork image. Actual print colours, canvas texture, and framing may vary slightly from images shown. All artworks are produced to archival standards with careful attention to colour accuracy.
“Soft Pastel Skull” was originally created by Durham as a bespoke piece for a close friend — a client traditionally resistant to skull motifs who was captivated by the work's gentle, unexpected palette. The composition softened an iconic, high-contrast symbol into an airy visual study, layered with subtle texture and light. Long a quiet favourite within physical gallery displays at the Colours of White Collection, it remains one of the more personally significant works in the catalogue.
The piece hinges on a playful thematic paradox: subverting the dark rigidity of traditional skull imagery through soft, luminous pastel registers. A bold structural silhouette meets gentle, ethereal hues — delivering a striking conversational centrepiece that feels uplifting, contemporary, and distinctly refined.
Works beautifully in creative spaces, home offices, or anywhere you want a conversation starter.
Materiality & Finishes
I. Archival Canvas Exhibition Edition
A soft, painterly surface that carries the delicate pastel palette with warmth and archival precision, absorbing and reflecting ambient light naturalistically.
Substrate: Premium, heavyweight 430gsm museum-grade archival cotton-blend canvas.
Presentation: Professionally gallery-stretched over a sustainable internal timber support matrix. Arrives fully finished and ready to hang.
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. Avoid liquids and chemical cleaners to preserve the archival surface.
Alternative Presentation: This motif is also available as a freestanding art tile for desktop display. View the Free standing tile profile on its dedicated product page.
II. Alternative Presentation Formats
This work is also available as a high-gloss ChromaLuxe Luxury Metal Print, offering an ultra-modern alternative with crisp clarity, luminous depth, and a sleek edge.
Contact the studio directly to enquire about custom sizing and ChromaLuxe metal configurations.
Dimensions & Investment
All pieces are produced as bespoke, made-to-order studio editions.
Studio Compact | 30 × 46 cm
Stretched Canvas: $425
Bespoke Studio Edition
Studio Medium | 41 × 61 cm
Stretched Canvas: $575
Bespoke Studio Edition
Provenance & Logistics
Production: Handcrafted to order in Brisbane, Australia, using artisan-grade printing and specialised master timber wrapping processes.
Timeline: Please allow 2–4 weeks for production, framing, and strict studio quality assurance.
Shipping: Complimentary fully insured shipping Australia-wide via specialised freight networks. Every artwork is professionally packed and tracked to ensure safe arrival.
International Orders: Please contact the studio directly to discuss air or ocean freight, protective crating, and unmounted rolled canvas options for local framing.
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