Bent But Not Broken, Canvas Print, Hope And Despair, Human Spirit, Resilience, Inner Strength, Surviving Hardship, Abstract
$26.00
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Immediately, "Bent, But Not Broken", demands the viewer's attention and evokes an array of emotions. Dominated by contrasting colors and a haunting silhouette, it offers a poignant commentary on the resilience of the human spirit.
The central figure, depicted from the waist up, presents a profile of a man in a state of pronounced dejection. His posture is hunched over, shoulders drooped and head hung low, as if the weight of the world rests upon him. This posture speaks volumes of the challenges he has faced, the burdens he bears, and the blows life has dealt him. Every curve, bend, and slump of his silhouette tells a story of pain, defeat, and hardship.
However, enveloping him is an intense and radiant yellow-orange aura, symbolizing hope, warmth, and an indomitable spirit. This luminous halo seems almost alive, pulsating with energy and a fiery determination. The aura's vibrancy contrasts with the man's silhouette, hinting at the fire that burns within him, even in the face of overwhelming despair.
The background contrasts this warm aura with varying shades of blue, symbolizing the vastness and unpredictability of life. The blues range from deep navy, moving off into the distance and representing the darkest moments and deepest sorrows, to lighter shades, closer in, reminiscent of a clear sky after a storm, signifying the hope of better days. The gradation of these shades implies a transition, the ebb and flow of life's challenges, with each shade having its own tale to tell.
Despite the somber posture of the central figure, the painting as a whole exudes a message of resilience and hope. The title, "Bent, But Not Broken", encapsulates the essence of this piece, reminding viewers that no matter how challenging life gets, the human spirit is capable of enduring and shining through the darkest of times. It speaks of the paradox of fragility and strength, despair and hope, defeat and resilience that defines the human experience.
A perfect addition to every room! This canvas is made from a finely textured artist-grade cotton substrate which consistently reproduces image details with outstanding clarity and detail.
Sizes:
• 6" wide x 6" high (Perfect size for desk or countertop)
• 16" wide x 16" high [Images in the picture gallery are for this size]
Canvas specs:
• Material: Ultra smooth, 100% cotton rag canvas
• Material quality: Finely textured artist-grade cotton substrate
• Surface finish: Matte
• Cotton rag fabric weight: 400 GSM (11.80 oz/y²)
Wrapped canvas frame specs:
• Wrapped canvas frame thickness: 1.25"
• Framing quality: Beautifully finished, taut corners that give a clean and crisp look
• Hanging hardware: Attached
Ink specs:
• Canon 12-color Aqueous ink
• Acid free, archival quality
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is All-Over-Print (AOP)?
All-Over Print (AOP) is a printing method that uses dye-sublimation to print a design onto polyester. During the dye sublimation process the dye is absorbed into the fabric. Since, it is not printed on the surface, like most t-shirts, it provides for a fantastic soft-to-the-touch feel and superior breathability.
AOP is a more time consuming method than screen printing or direct-to-garment (DTG) printing, so the prices are higher and the production times are longer, but the results are most definitely worth it.
Advantages of AOP:
The design won't peel off, unlike typical screen printing.
The design is part of the fabric of the item, so it will last as long as the item does.
The intensity of color is often unmatched.
What is Giclée?
Giclée (pronounced zhee-CLAY or often gee-CLAY) is a printing process that creates a museum quality, archival print. Special acid-free, paper is printed with fade resistant ink using a state-of-the-art, large format inkjet printer.
What is a gallery wrap canvas?
Gallery wrap is a style of displaying a canvas that doesn't show any visible staples or nails holding the fabric to the wooden stretcher bars. This style of canvas is intended to be hung unframed.
What is a gallery mirror wrap canvas?
Mirrored edges (mirror wrap) is used to show the whole image on the main surface, rather than printing the edges of the image on the sides (image wrap) of the canvas frame. It is usually used when there is necessary detail on the edges of the image. Image wrap is used when the focal point of the image is in the center.