FINE ART PHOTOGRAPH
Portal
EXCLUSIVE EDITION of 50
Artwork prices are displayed for your selected market. International print-only delivery is available at checkout. Framed and acrylic deliveries outside Australia require a freight quote before purchase. Import duties and taxes may apply.
THE STORY
The story behind Portal
Photographed at Mesa Arch, Utah, in February 2014, this work was created during my first overseas photographic journey. Standing there on a crisp winter morning, waiting for the first light to break across the...
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Photographed at Mesa Arch, Utah, in February 2014, this work was created during my first overseas photographic journey. Standing there on a crisp winter morning, waiting for the first light to break across the landscape, I had a strong sense that I was witnessing something extraordinary. The arch became both a frame and a threshold, opening onto the immense scale, silence, and drama of the American Southwest. Looking back now, the image feels especially significant to me, not only for what it captures, but for what it represents: an early moment of ambition, curiosity, and the beginning of something much larger.
Exclusive Edition — 50 numbered prints total across all sizes and finishes.
Artist proofs: 10.
MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION
How the artwork is made.
From the paper beneath the image to the frame around it, each detail changes how a photograph feels on the wall. Explore the four presentations, then open the technical notes for specifications and care.
01 / THE FOUNDATION
The photograph, made tangible.
The paper is part of the photograph’s character. In print, delicate shifts of light, subtle shadow detail and the texture of a landscape can be appreciated at the scale they were intended to be seen.
- Detail, depth and tonal transitions
- Archival paper · artwork-specific stock
Construction, specifications & care
Fine-art prints are made to order in the size selected. Paper surfaces differ in texture, reflectivity and the way they reproduce tonal transitions. Where a listing specifies Hahnemühle Photo Rag Pearl 320gsm, that artwork is described as using an archival cotton-based paper with a subtle pearl finish. Exact paper and border specifications depend on the individual work; the studio can confirm them before production.
Archival materials are designed for longevity, but light, moisture and handling still matter. Avoid direct sunlight and damp areas; handle unframed prints by their edges. The paper texture pictured is an illustrative preview.
02 / GALLERY COLLECTION
A frame that gives the work room to breathe.
A contemporary gallery frame completes the photograph without competing with it. A complementary mat creates separation between the image and the room, while the slim outer profile keeps the focus on the artwork.
- Black + Black · White + White · Natural Oak
- Slim moulding · considered mat proportions
Construction, specifications & care
Choose Black + Black for a dark, immersive surround, White + White for a clean architectural finish, or Natural Oak with a white mat for a softer timber edge. Your finish is recorded with your order. Mat proportions, glazing, exact moulding dimensions, hanging details and the finished outside measurements are confirmed for the chosen size.
Framed outside dimensions are larger than the image dimensions. The previews help compare styles, but actual moulding, mat and glazing details are confirmed for production; ask if you need precise wall-space measurements.
03 / PREMIUM FRAMING
More depth. A sculptural presence.
For a more distinctive, furniture-like presence, premium Bellini-spec framing gives the artwork a deeper, sculpted edge. Black veneer, warm walnut and soft white each bring a different character to the surrounding space.
- Black Veneer · Warm Walnut · White Premium
- Bellini-spec profiles · individually quoted
Construction, specifications & care
Premium framing differs from the Gallery Collection through its deeper sculpted profile and surface finish. Each style is individually quoted: the final moulding, mat, glazing, mounting details, availability and completed dimensions are confirmed for the specific work and size, before any production commitment.
A deep black veneer with a subtle satin sheen and sculpted profile, paired with a dark mat.
A rich medium-dark walnut veneer with visible grain and a sculpted profile, paired with a dark mat.
A soft white sculpted profile with a white mat, giving the work a lighter but still substantial finish.
Premium framing is not automatically included in the online Gallery Frame price. The studio will confirm the finished specification, price and any specialist delivery requirements with you.
04 / ACRYLIC FACE MOUNT
The image, with nothing around it.
For a clean frameless look, the photograph is mounted behind a polished acrylic front. Without a conventional outer moulding or mat, the work reads as a single, uninterrupted image on the wall.
- Polished acrylic · frameless finish
- Rigid backing · concealed mount
Construction, specifications & care
With acrylic face mounting, the print sits behind a transparent acrylic surface and is supported by a rigid backing and a concealed hanging system. This is a complete presentation, rather than a standard framed photograph with removable glazing. Acrylic thickness, backing construction, hardware and outside dimensions are specified for the selected size.
Acrylic reflects some room lighting, so consider windows and direct light when choosing where to hang it. Clean only with suitable soft materials. The pictured acrylic edge is an illustrative preview.
FINAL STEP
Your final selection
Review your selected artwork and destination, then buy online or request a delivery quote when specialist freight is required.
127 cm / Acrylic Face Mount
$4,250.00
Earn $425.00 Collector Credit after fulfilment.
DELIVERY
Destination & shipping
Australia delivery
Unframed prints can be purchased internationally. Framed and acrylic artworks delivered outside Australia require an individual freight quote.
Print-only works can be ordered internationally, with delivery confirmed at checkout. Framed and acrylic works delivered outside Australia require an individual freight quote before ordering. Import charges may apply unless expressly included in a written quote. Shipping information
Delivery updates with your selected size, presentation and destination.
ORDER DETAILSEdition & specifications
Portal · EXCLUSIVE EDITION 50
Your selected size and presentation are shown above. Frame colour applies to framed presentations only.
THE EDITION
Understanding the editions.
Edition size describes how many physical prints of a photograph may be offered. The print size or framing choice does not start a new edition.
THIS ARTWORK
Exclusive Edition · 50
An Exclusive Edition is limited to 50 regular numbered prints in total. Whichever size and presentation a collector chooses, that work is part of the same series of 50.
For a particular edition number, current availability or documentation accompanying an artwork, please request confirmation from the studio.
What is an artist’s proof (AP)?
Some photographs separately list artist’s proofs, identified as AP. When specified, these are separate from the regular numbered edition. AP allocations differ by artwork; the studio can confirm the details for a particular photograph.
THE PROCESSFrom your selection to the finished artwork
01 / SELECT
The photograph, size and finish.
Choose the image, dimensions and presentation that suit your space. For premium framing or specialist international freight, the final specification and quote are confirmed with the studio before proceeding.
02 / PRODUCE
Made for your order.
Fine-art works are produced to order in the selected format, with framing or acrylic mounting where chosen. Most require approximately 4–6 weeks in production before dispatch; oversized and bespoke works may take longer.
03 / DELIVER
Carefully planned delivery.
Australian delivery charges are confirmed at checkout. Unframed prints can be ordered internationally online; framed and acrylic works going overseas require an individual freight quote. Destination import charges may apply separately.
MADE FOR YOUR ORDER
From production to your door.
Most artworks are made to order. Allow approximately 4–6 weeks for production before dispatch; oversized and bespoke works may take longer. Unframed prints can be ordered internationally online. Framed or acrylic works shipped overseas require an individual freight quote.
Read the shipping policy