MALIBU BOULEVARD | limited edition 1 of 5 brushed aluminum prints | Photograph

Malibu Blvd | photographic print on brushed aluminum | Isola del Giglio, Italy (2009) TECHNICAL DETAILS This photo - just like all my other works on Saatchiart - is printed on brushed aluminum by Whitewall - the German, award-winning photo lab renowned for its superior, gallery-quality, printing process. The photo is printed straight onto the surface of the brushed aluminum Dibond panel with UV Fine Art pigments. The end result is a modern 7-color print with a matte finish, but there's one peculiarity: the bright parts of the image are omitted from the print. In these areas the underlying aluminum remains visible, so despite having a matte look, the print will also have an overall metallic shimmer to it. This effect perfectly underscores the timelessness of my images. Furthermore, depending on the light and the viewing angle, the aluminum surface shimmers differently, therefore constantly altering the prints’ appearance in unpredictable ways and making the experience of viewing - and owning - an aluminum print a more engaging experience. This is the reason why I print all of my artistic works on brushed aluminum. Prints on aluminum are thin (0.3cm), sturdy and incredibly light. Being pre-treated with UV light protects them from light damage, dust particles and moisture. As a matter of fact, not only are aluminum prints rust-proof, they are also - differently from most other print materials - suitable for bathrooms and sheltered outdoor areas. My prints -unless otherwise stated- are always fitted, as from the photos, with Whitewall's aluminum rail rectangle (depth 1.5cm) and are therefore ready to hang, vertically or horizontally. The 1.5cm distance from the wall makes up for an eye-catching 'float' effect that beautifully emphasises the print. ***Every limited-edition is numbered on the back of the print and hand-signed by myself.***