" When the desire for love outweighs the need for sustenance, we are undernourished."
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THE IMAGE
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Title - Bench Test (2009)
Artist - Dominic Rouse (1959)
"Dominic Rouse's art is a testament to the power of imagination and the boundless possibilities of creative expression. His meticulously crafted photographic compositions invite us to question the boundaries of reality and delve into the depths of our own consciousness. Through his unique blend of surrealism, conceptualism, and digital manipulation, Rouse unravels hidden narratives and exposes the intricate layers of the human experience."
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THE PRINT
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A hand-made, toned silver gelatin darkroom print from a digitally composed 5" x 4" negative printed on Ilford warmtone semi-matt paper. The toner used is thiocarbamide which gives the print its beautiful warm tones and also increases the archival qualities of the print by removing most of the silver-halides from the emulsion layer.
Paper - Ilford FB baryta coated fibre base semi-matt warmtone double weight (255gsm)
Paper Size - 24" x 20" (61 x 51cm)
Image Size - 22" x 15" (56 x 38cm)
Edition Size - #1/8
Image Date - January 2009
Print Date - March 2009
Catalogue - DHR056BW-1/8
Condition - Mint
Hand-Signed and numbered in pencil front lower right
Numbered artist blind stamp front lower left
Numbered artist stamp & annotations verso
Signed Certificate of Print Authenticity
Condition - MINT
PLEASE NOTE - this is an unframed, unmounted & vintage museum quality toned gelatin silver print.
It has been carefully stored in an archival print box since it was made and is in mint condition.
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THE ARTIST
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Dominic Rouse has been described as one of the most interesting photographers working today. He is a visionary in the truest sense of the word and his work probably has more in common with painting than photography. Brooks Jensen, the editor of America's LensWork Magazine, says that Rouse does not take pictures of the world, he makes photographs of his mind. His unique vision and mastery of his craft set him apart from most of the other photographers who use the computer in their practice. His work may appear to be rooted in the past but it is the product of a seamless blend of digital technology and the timeless qualities of large format photography.
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MISSION
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The aim of ART + GRAFT Gallery Editions is simple.
To provide collectors of fine art photography with superbly crafted photographic art at a fair and reasonable price.
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FEEDBACK
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"A masterpiece . . . ."
"Astonishing art. Superlative service. Thank you!"
"Another phenomenal photograph! Your vision and creativity are a fascinating ride!"
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"Can't say enough good things about Mr Rouse's fine art prints."
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"A privilege to have an artist of this calibre on eBay."
"Stunning art. Excellent in every way. Thank you!"
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SHIPPING
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Worldwide
shipping using either Registered Airmail or DHL Express. Packages take
between 10-14 (Airmail) or 4-6 (DHL) business days to get to USA and
Europe. This print ships packed in a large 'indestructible' PVC tube.
Please message
us with any shipping inquiries.
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PAYMENT
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We accept PAYPAL transactions but we can also accept deposits paid into our account using any of the major currencies.
Please message us with any payment inquiries.
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REFUNDS
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PURCHASE WITH CONFIDENCE ART + GRAFT has a 30 day no-questions-asked return
policy. If you are unhappy with your print for any reason, simply contact us within 30 days of delivery to arrange a full refund of your purchase
price and we pay the return shipping!
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