Bless 8 - Antonia - IBEX Masters

ABOUT BLESS 8 - ANTONIA

Artist: Philipp Weber

Land of Origin: Germany

This painting of a young girl makes us wonder about her circumstances. Her palpable vulnerability is exacerbated by the presence of a cut on her forehead to match the one on her collarbone.

Traditional Western, Christian depiction springs to mind, through the image of a red cloak holding the young woman in a state of protection as she sits catatonic. Virtuosity, martyrdom and sacrifice are strongly associated with with red capes in the visuals of religious history.

Her gaze spirals into a dissociated glare, making us wonder about the story that surrounds her. Her pupils are dilated in the presence of light which creates the feeling of ethereal transcendence. She appears rattled but stoic in the wake of this mystery.

ABOUT THE MASTER-GICLÉES

We use the highest possible, colour tested printing process in the IBEX ArtLab. The Master-Giclées are overseen by the artists themselves to ensure that they are exactly as the artists want them. All used materials for the Master-Giclées are acid-free, so they will not turn yellow or go brittle. We use archival pigment inks which have the longest lifespan of any ink currently known.

At IBEX, we believe in providing the highest quality Master-Giclées to match the high quality of our artists. All pieces are produced in our own print, varnishing and framing facilities in Germany. From start to finish each work of art is handled personally by a master printer with more than 20 years of experience in the fine arts.