Limited Edition Printed on Canvas
Even 20 years after my first exhibition, I am still looking for the perfect presentation for my pictures. At the first exhibition, it was still simple: we enlarged the analog black and white prints ourselves in the darkroom, and bevel cut mounts and Nielsen frames were the classic addition. Since I started working digitally, I have tried out different variations of print, material and presentation – the question of sustainability in particular keeps me busy. (find out more in this blogpost: How can Art be Sustainable?)
For my last exhibition, I gave the printing on canvas a try and was pleasantly surprised. I liked the results so much, that I’ve been planning to do a test run with a limited edition on canvas ever since. “Affordable art” that one can hang directly on the wall. But which image might be suitable?
How to Recognize a Crowd Pleaser?
I mainly use Instagram to share my new pictures and thoughts with the world and to exchange ideas with other artists. I have long since said goodbye to the idea of selling art via Instagram. Although I think it’s definitely possible, it’s a full-time job that I’d rather not do. This also means that I don’t regularly evaluate the success of posts – but sometimes I do look at the data.
At the beginning of July, for example, I looked to see which post from the first half of 2023 was the most popular. And lo and behold, there was a clear winner! A post with a single image had the most likes, comments and the greatest reach. Not one from my longer, international trips, but a thunderstorm scene in spring, taken from the Eurocity between Bensheim and Augsburg.
Every Storm Passes
I can’t say exactly why the picture was so well received. Personally, I love pictures with a clear horizon, contrasting colors are known to attract attention, the tree shadow is an exciting element and the geometric effects in the field are particularly beautiful in this shot. But I had another association with the picture: the colors reminded me of those of a Ukrainian flag that has been hanging outside in the wind and weather for a year. The anniversary of a war that many had thought impossible was only a few weeks ago when I took this photo. Perhaps the great response to this post came from the fact that others also made this connection – consciously or subconsciously.
In the hope that this storm will pass again, I will donate 10% of the sale price to Unicef Ukraine Relief to help children and families.
I will have the motif produced in a limited edition of no more than 10 pieces in 60×90 cm format (only on request). The price for the edition print is 350 euros plus shipping. 35 euros will go to Unicef (proof of donation will be provided with the picture and the certificate of authenticity).
If you’re not sure how the picture would look on your wall:
Feel free to contact me. I can create a visualization from a simple cell phone photo that magically brings the image into your living room!
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