The narrow escape and forever Painting

Collage of vintage paper and acrylic paint. The paper comprises layers of wallpaper and newsprint from the 19th and early 20th century. The title refers to a newspaper article from July 1937 which can be seen through the acrylic paint; the then Duchess of Kent escaped without injury when her car collided on a winding road, losing only a ring which was later found to great acclaim. The picture embodies how a life divides and takes its place in a new forever. The collage has been created on a cradled wood panel and treated to archival standards to preserve the colours of the paper. The newsprint has also been given a de-acidification treatment to preserve it further. The wood has been sealed with Golden GAC 100, the paper coated on both sides with Golden soft gel medium and the collage protected with Golden UV matte varnish. The collage wraps over the sides of the wood panel and requires no frame. The picture has been wired and is ready to hang. Signed on the reverse with description and title.