Black caviar with luke nolEn
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Real 3D Layered Photograph in Paper Tole style - Black Caviar Racehorse
DESIGN:
This product is a unique, entirely homemade variation of traditional Paper Tole. Traditional designs and available papercraft kits normally use drawings and artwork; this complete product is composed of multiple separate layers of actual photographic prints. This gives an artistic impression of a 3D Photograph with real perspective. General and fine details including the horse's hair and bridle are cut and layered separately from each other in this one-of-a-kind product style.
PHOTOGRAPHY:
This photo was taken by photographer Sharon Lee Chapman in 2013. It pictures the famous racehorse Black Caviar, during his 25th and final race win, with jockey Luke Nolen at Royal Randwick racecourse. Express permission was provided to use this photograph for these artworks. These details are provided on the frame label. The whole effect makes this product highly suitable as giftware or collectable merchandise.
CONSTRUCTION:
There are 24 different pieces combined to make this layered 3D Photo. Various high-quality prints on matte photo paper are used (most suited for craft and manual handling). The fine details of each layer are artificially cut, but hand assembled, glued and reinforced in layers. Elements of the construction, including cardboard and foam-core backing, can be seen if viewed from sharp angles. However enough overlap of foreground and background pieces is provided to give a real 3D perspective from the viewer. Physical construction time of each copy takes up to two days (depending on complexity), but does NOT include the many hours of digital, computer setup work (done only once per photo product). I have refined the method over many years, with acid free glue and materials used, to ensure a long-lasting product. Prints use all genuine Epson materials.
FRAME (OPTIONS):
The frame is supplied to me locally, and is custom made from raw timber (NOT a standard bulk moulding). For this Black Caviar photo, the TWO options are natural oiled Walnut (a close match to the colour of the horse), or black stained Oak (which still shows the timber grain). The box (aka shadowbox) frame with substantial depth is required to house the 3D product. A rear hanging wire is attached. Walnut timber is the more expensive option.
In addition, a "water-white" clear glass has been used to minimise reflections, and provide a 70% UV protection (specifically, UltraView UV70 glass by TruVue brand). This provides a much more transparent appearance due to a high light transmission and minimal reflections. However framed items should still be placed out of direct sunlight. Glass can be cleaned of fingerprints with a damp cloth using water or an ammonia-free glass cleaner, using small swirling motions.
DIMENSIONS:
Total outside frame dimensions:
Width: 495mm (about 19.5 inches)
Height: 405mm (16 inches)
Depth: 55mm
Weight: 4kg
$1270 plus GST (Walnut or Black Oak Frame). Currently shipping using Pack N Send (postage only $60+). Direct delivery within Victoria can be arranged.