Vanishing Grace
Limited Edition prints are signed, numbered and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. The CoA ensures that your print is an original. It will be mailed separately from your print. We recommend that collectors store these certificates somewhere safe and away from the artwork itself.
Edition Sizes are 5 in each size, except 40 x 60 is an edition of 15. If an edition says SOLD OUT please INQUIRE HERE to discuss other options we may have available for you.
Prints are archival, plant based, museum quality, printed on a beautifully etched cotton rag paper. Prints are sold un-matted and unframed. A three inch border will be added to the size of Limited Editions. All Limited Edition Prints are hand signed by Kimerlee. All prints have a slight sepia tone, hand crafted and unique to Kimerlee’s works.
An archival metallic chromogenic print is flush mounted between a durable core of UV protected plexiglass with a gloss finish. This piece floats off the wall about an inch and a half due to a special hanging system known as a French Cleat. These works require a custom crate to be built for the safest of journey during shipping. The three dimensional, iridescent, rich quality of the print and clean presentation of the plexiglass with no frame is a contemporary look and feel juxtaposed to the raw and wild nature of these majestic creatures. Non-Glare available upon request with an up charge. INQUIRE HERE
Dyes are infused into several layers of a proprietary coating. This gives the image a new sense of three dimensionality, enhances image durability and quality. Using pre-treated recycled aluminum, sublimation provides unparalleled depth, clarity and vividness to the work. Gloss, Semi and Matte finishes are available. These pieces also require a custom crate to be built in for safety during shipping. (Metal Sublimations largest available size is 48 x 72)
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.
ABOUT THE PIECE
SALT WELLS, WYOMING, 2011
The stallion above was a unicorn walking the earth. Among all the enchanting encounters I've experienced in the wild, this moment stood out as one of the most extraordinary.
As the day seemed to draw to a close, we found ourselves traversing a dusty trail, the sun slipping behind a veil of dark, brooding clouds, mist filling the air around us. Upon cresting a small hill, there he stood, in the center of the road—a vision of strength and grace, his gaze unwavering as he regarded us. He was not startled but rather regal, exuding nobility and pride.
Extremely undisturbed by my presence, I felt completely invited into his world. With a quiet confidence, he revealed his herd, a collection of grey mares with their all grey yearlings and foals, positioned on one side of the road. Then, with a fluidity that bespoke his mastery of the land, he gracefully strode to the opposite side, venturing onto a rocky plateau that overlooked his valley. Then turned to look back.
The peace I experienced in this moment defies description. Each detail—the stallion's noble stance, the muted palette of the landscape, the soft whisper of the mist—etched itself into my memory, imprinting a profound sense of awe.
This is the essence of imagery and art—its power to stir the soul, to transport you to realms you may not get the chance to experience in person, where beauty and majesty reign.
It struck me, amidst the vastness of the Salt Wells HMA, spanning over 1 million acres—a landscape that had been stripped of 2100 wild horses just eleven months prior—that this stallion had every reason to flee from this moment. Yet, he remained steadfast, a testament to the resilience and importance of wildness and my duty to share his story.