Esperanza
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
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.