Esperanza
Prints are archival, plant based, museum quality, printed on a beautifully etched cotton rag paper. Prints are sold un-matted and unframed. All sizes are the full size of the print, including a one inch border around the image. Conservation Prints are hand signed by Kimerlee. All prints have a slight sepia tone hand crafted and unique to Kimerlee’s works.
Because prints are very fragile, they shouldn't be stored in the tube for extended periods of time. Make sure to open the package within 24-48 hrs of receiving it and take it to a professional framer as soon as possible for opening and archival dry mounting. Handling your large print yourself could result in wrinkles or tears. In the unlikely event of damage, please see policy HERE.
FRAMING: It is not uncommon for prints to have a strong curl to them when first unrolled. Discuss with your professional framer about dry-mounting your print, using archival materials only, to ensure it will remain flat once framed.
PLACEMENT: All artworks should not be placed in direct sunlight to avoid any fading over time.
(Within the Continental United States)
Unframed Conservation prints are a flat rate of $15 dollars.
Unframed Limited Edition prints 24 x 36 - 36 x 54 are a flat rate of $40.00 dollars.
Unframed Limited Editions prints 40 x 60 - 60 x 90 are a flat rate of $75.00 dollars.
ABOUT THE PIECE
ONAQUI, UTAH 2009
This majestic stallion embodies the very essence of hope, a promise for a better tomorrow.
This week was unexpected magic for me being my first trip to Utah’s West Desert. It was the spring of 2009, when I first set foot in the Onaqui Mountains of Utah, a place that has now draws me back for countless visits each year.
Each trip, there is a muse, a certain horse who stands out and captures me with their beauty and presence. Amidst the vast breathtaking landscape, this horse, of remarkable stature seemed to be in my eye sight everywhere I turned. A powerful leader with barely a mark on him, a stunning family band and quiet strength I soon learned was ultimately what it takes to be a respected stallion in the wild.
Over the next five days I was charged with a wellspring of emotions. Seeing such a large and dynamic herd of wild horses was something one only dreams up. As I started to learn a bit about the horses, each passing day became more enchanting. And the privilege I felt more overwhelming as my commitment for their protections grew stronger.
Fall of the same year brought an “emergency roundup” a term used to justify a stampeding of horses without following proper protocols. This iconic herd that had traversed 244,000 acres of their home territory was stripped down to a mere 50 to 75 horses. Despite years of searching for this gallant stallion, I never did lay eyes on him again.
In the wake of this devastating loss, his gaze continues to ignite a fire in my soul, and seal an unbreakable commitment to raise my voice and ensure his untamed life mattered. He is a beacon of hope, that we will protect our future wild places.
20% WILL SUPPORT THE AMERICAN WILD HORSE CAMPAIGN
ART has a voice
Saving Wild Horses & Burros with Every Print.
Giving you the opportunity to spark the conversation for conservation with beautiful artwork in your space.
