Salty One X Gerard Black Baiyami Art ‘Finding Your Way’ Collab
Salty One artwork description:
Finding Your Way represents the journeys we are all on and that we often need time and space to find our purpose and a sense of direction. The solo image of the surfer walking on the beach, searching for a lost wave, a lost friend, an unknown loss of self. Wandering amongst the beauty of the sand art and in essence longing for identity. The shadow blanketing the surfers silhouette accentuates the message behind this piece.
This piece was created on Wadawurrung Country at Bells Beach in Victoria.
Gerard Black Baiyami Art artwork description
Growing up with this beautiful location of Bells Beach on Wadawurrung country in my backyard I have really channelled the journeys I have experienced and seen standing in the sand and sitting in the water at this stunning place. I also wanted to pass my respects to the ancient stories that Bells Beach holds, each part of the painting I have done shares a connection, journey and story. I will start with the surfer on the path behind and the artwork in the water, I really wanted to emphasise the story behind Lowell’s Sand artwork and story. As a surfer who has stood in this very spot getting ready to paddle out at Bells I understand that often catching waves is secondary, and I am truly on journey of inner peace and connection, feeling the ocean's energy or just looking back at the sunset or sunrise hitting the beautiful cliffs, feeling the sand between my toes and just experiencing real moments and being present in them, bringing perspective to life.
The painting I have done on the land is paying my respects to the traditional landowner’s and their ancestors and stories, but also represents the new stories that are being created. An example is the Australian Indigenous Surfing titles which sees First Nations Men and Women journey from all across Australia, coming to Bells to share their culture and spirit. It is the equivalent of a modern day corroboree, this you can see in the surfboard design I painted which was already there, I just followed the natural shape of the land and have brought it out for you to see.
As I mentioned being my home surf break, I have watched hundreds of sunrises and sunsets fall upon and over these magical cliffs and this why I painted the sun up against them. With every sunrise there was a new journey awaiting and with every sunset there was resolve but also the opportunity of what tomorrow’s journey may bring.
I truly wanted to share my connection and journey but also share the energy and journeys that this special place has witnessed for thousands of years 'til this very day.
Product information:
This collaboration is limited to 50 limited edition prints in the series. All float framed canvas prints will receive a Tasmanian Oak float frame also known as a tray frame, these frames allow the artwork to be inserted from the front, which means there is no glazing. Your artwork sits slightly recessed below the front of the frame. The float frame adds around 15mm to each face or 30mm overall so the final sizes 183cm x 103cm , 153cm x 88cm, 123cm x 70cm and 93cm x 53cm.
Unframed Hahnemuhle Daguerre 310gsm German Etching (Cotton Rag textured photo paper) and 400gsm Canvas prints are also available for purchase. These are available in the following sizes and will be sent in a shipping tube, carefully rolled and wrapped to protect against damage.
Prints are available in the following sizes 90 cm x 50 cm, 120 cm x 67 cm, 150 cm x 85 cm, and 180 cm x 100 cm.
Custom sizes are available upon request.
Shipping Information:
- GST + Shipping costs included. Shipping is free to all capital cities.
- Additional charge for regional or remote areas.
Each Salty One artwork print is part of a limited release, which means your purchase is unique and retains its authenticity and value as it will only ever be printed a certain number of times. Each piece is issued with an edition number and artist’s signature that is provided on a certificate of authenticity with each piece.
All artwork is printed locally at a Fine Art Printing Studio in Geelong, Victoria. The artwork is printed using world-class materials on the finest substrates.
Salty One artwork is available on your choice of substrate: Cotton Rag or Canvas.
Fine Art Cotton Rag: Cotton rag is an archival quality printing medium. It is a type of paper that is made from cotton fibres rather than wood pulp and, as a result, is superior in both strength and durability. Our cotton rag prints also use archival quality ink, meaning that your finished artwork will have vivid colour and depth, never fading and lasting a lifetime! As it is a paper, cotton rag prints must be framed behind glass.
Canvas: Canvas is a sturdy material that can be framed with or without glass. The canvas we use for our artwork is a high quality cotton/polyester blend canvas with a smooth woven pattern. The archival life of our canvas prints is 120-150 years! Our canvas prints are available framed or unframed. If you selected a framed artwork, it will be expertly stretched and then framed without glass and is able to be shipped Australia wide.
Whilst there is a series of set sizes for Salty One artworks, most can adapted and printed in custom size requests to suit your space. Custom Canvases are available unframed or framed. Please enquire here for custom size requests.
Where is the artwork printed?
All artwork is printed locally at a fine art printer in Geelong, Victoria. The artwork is printed using world-class materials on the finest substrates.
What is Cotton Rag?
Cotton rag is an archival quality printing medium. It is a type of paper that is made from cotton fibres rather than wood pulp and, as a result, is superior in both strength and durability. Our cotton rag prints also use archival quality ink, meaning that your finished artwork will have vivid colour and depth, never fading and lasting a lifetime! As it is a paper, cotton rag prints must be framed behind glass.
What is Canvas?
Canvas is a sturdy material that can be framed with or without glass. The canvas we use for our artwork is a high quality cotton/polyester blend canvas with a smooth woven pattern. The archival life of our canvas prints is 120-150 years! Our canvas prints are available framed or unframed. If you selected a framed artwork, it will be expertly stretched and then framed without glass and is able to be shipped Australia wide.
What about framing?
All canvas products are available framed or unframed as they may be framed without glass & shipped safely.
Cotton Rage must be framed behind glass to ensure longevity, however we only provide cotton rag prints unframed. If you purchase a smaller print you may find a ready-made frame that will suit and choose to frame the print yourself. Please note, it is important to handle cotton rags prints as little as possible so do not remove it from its shipping packaging until it is ready to be framed, and only touch the print on the outer edges to prevent damage. If you have chosen a larger work, a professional framer is your best option and again, please remember to deliver it to your framer without removing it from its packaging to prevent damage.
How many of each print do you sell?
Each Salty One artwork print is part of a limited release, which means your purchase is unique and retains its authenticity and value as it will only ever be printed a certain number of times. Each piece is issued with an edition number and artist’s signature that is provided on a certificate of authenticity with each piece.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Salty One acknowledges and pays respect to the traditional custodians of the lands upon which we live, work and create. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past, present and future.