The Abyss Stares Back, Canvas Print, Surreal, Tribal, Primitive, Pagan, Animist, Spirit, Spiritual, Friedrich Nietzsche
$26.00
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Imagine the infinite darkness of the universe, an expanse so immense that it seems endless, a void where light is lost. This is the black background of the image, providing a canvas for the central subject: a face, mysterious and alluring.
Emerging from this nothingness is a face so deep and dark it nearly merges with the void. It is a face that appears both ancient and timeless. The edges of the face dissolve into the abyss, making it hard to distinguish where the face ends and where the darkness begins. This ethereal quality gives the face a transient appearance, as if it’s on the brink of being swallowed whole.
But, it’s not the void-like appearance of the face that captivates the viewer's attention, it's the subtle illumination. A delicate sheen reflects off the high planes of the nose and the plump curves of the lips. These subtle highlights are the only indications of the face's form, emphasizing the three-dimensionality of the subject amidst the flat blackness.
Yet, it’s the eyes that are the most arresting. The whites of the eyes starkly contrast with the surrounding black, drawing the viewer in. These eyes, with their pitch-black pupils make an unbreakable connection with the viewer. They seem to hold centuries of stories, sorrow, and wisdom.
Adding to the allure, blue tribal-like tattoos, seemingly painted with the hues of the deepest oceans, adorn the face. These markings trace elegantly over the cheeks and brow, accentuating the face's structure while giving it a cultural or perhaps otherworldly identity. The tattoos serve as a reminder of the face's heritage, its history, and its connection to a past or a world we can't fully comprehend.
The title, "The Abyss Stares Back", encapsulates the essence of the image perfectly. Not only does it allude to the impenetrable darkness surrounding the face but also to Friedrich Nietzsche's famous quote, “If you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you.” The face, in its quiet intensity, seems to be the very embodiment of that abyss: deep, enigmatic, and reflective of the viewer's own inner darkness and mysteries.
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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The following items can't be returned or exchanged
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
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Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.
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.