Ghosts of the past #4

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Paper
- Hahnemüle German Etching - 310gsm premium fine art paper
- Uncoated matte finish
- Highly textured
- From sustainable forestry
- Vibrant display of colors
With its weight and strong texture this paper gives an artwork a handmade crafted feel.

Giclee printing
- Archival quality
- Premium ink & paper
- Vibrant colors
- Longevity - Archival life 80 years

Artist’s Description of the original artwork

Title: Ghosts of the past #4

Oil on canvas / Size 210×210mm / Year 2003

This is the fourth painting in the Ghost of the Past series. A more abstract one in the series.

If you accidently stand on a ghost, you will be haunted, this is popular belief in China. Ghosts are a huge part of Chinese culture, but believing in them are considered superstition and according to the party deemed illegal.

The Ghost series is also about old Chinese traditions that were eliminated by the party but are still very much part of Chinese culture.  People talking about what was happening in the cultural revolution, which they are not theoretically allowed to talk about.

Size:

Paper
- Hahnemüle German Etching - 310gsm premium fine art paper
- Uncoated matte finish
- Highly textured
- From sustainable forestry
- Vibrant display of colors
With its weight and strong texture this paper gives an artwork a handmade crafted feel.

Giclee printing
- Archival quality
- Premium ink & paper
- Vibrant colors
- Longevity - Archival life 80 years

Artist’s Description of the original artwork

Title: Ghosts of the past #4

Oil on canvas / Size 210×210mm / Year 2003

This is the fourth painting in the Ghost of the Past series. A more abstract one in the series.

If you accidently stand on a ghost, you will be haunted, this is popular belief in China. Ghosts are a huge part of Chinese culture, but believing in them are considered superstition and according to the party deemed illegal.

The Ghost series is also about old Chinese traditions that were eliminated by the party but are still very much part of Chinese culture.  People talking about what was happening in the cultural revolution, which they are not theoretically allowed to talk about.

The size options indicate the final size of the art print including the white border. In order to preserve the best quality possible, the border on art prints will vary depending on the original artwork's dimensions and the chosen print size. For this artwork the printed areas are:

Print 210mm x 210mm / 8.3inches x 8.3inches / printed area: 197mm × 201mm                       

Print 230mm x 230mm / 9.1inches x 9.1inches / printed area: 217mm × 221mm                      

Print 300mm x 300mm / 11.8inches x 11.8inches / printed area: 286mm × 290mm                     

Print 400mm x 400mm / 15.8inches x 15.8inches / printed area: 383mm × 389mm 

Print 500mm x 500mm / 19.7inches x 19.7inches / printed area: 482mm × 490mm