Spirited Away
Dharshi's desire is to continuously push the boundaries in life and in her art. She is never content to stay still or avoid change, whether that change is positive or negative. Growth requires change, and to create a true legacy that makes a difference in the world, it is essential.
In this painting, Dharshi chose not to create pieces that are merely guaranteed successes. Instead, she experimented by incorporating a new step into her process: using eco-dye in the form of paint and dye. In the intricate use of these processes has helped in creating a background that captures that fleeting moment between the golden hour in late afternoon and nightfall. The piece’s mysterious and magical atmosphere is brought to life with soft pastels.
This is a unique opportunity to acquire a smaller piece by Dharshi, as she is currently focusing on creating larger works. The dimensions of this painting are 980 x 700 mm.
Caring for your Eco Print and or Eco Dye Painting
Please note that for the protection of the paintings, each piece is sealed with multiple layers of artist-quality matte fixative. Given the texture of the cotton canvas used and the fixative, rest assured that the soft pastel pigment will last for generations.
As with any fine art, utmost care must be taken when handling, displaying, and storing the artwork. Please avoid displaying or storing the pieces in direct sunlight or very humid conditions. When displayed, place the artwork in indirect sunlight and keep the humidity low in tropical climates whenever possible to ensure the best conservation practices. Additionally, if storing or transporting artworks, ensure they are not kept in very humid environments for extended periods.
Dharshi avoids using fugitive pigments when possible. However, if a fugitive pigment is used, which may fade slightly over time, this is considered part of the overall message and living quality of the artwork. The message, authenticity, and overall visual identity of the piece will not diminish as a result of any fading of fugitive pigments.
Please note that eco prints and dyes are known to fade primarily when exposed to variations in pH, typically occurring when the cloth is washed over time. However, since these works are on stretched canvases, this issue will not occur with eco print paintings.
Shipping
If you would like to have your product shipped, please contact us to obtain a shipping quote. Please note that products with frames may incur additional costs for insurance and postage.
How to care for your Art work
An eco-print painting does not fade as long as you treat it like a watercolour painting. It is essential to keep it away from direct sunlight and maintain low humidity in the room. Using an LED spotlight to illuminate the canvas is best, as extended exposure to fluorescent lighting can fade the colours. Additionally, the paintings are treated with several layers of art-grade matte fixative, which helps protect them. However, like with any fine art, it is advisable not to touch the canvas unless absolutely necessary.