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Ralf Schellen

KW14/2024 Happy Birthday

KW14/2024 Happy Birthday

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Art

... and here is my top... and here is my top topic for the 14th week of 2024, artistically implemented. New every Sunday.


This picture is part of my weekly ARTblog on Instagram, in which I discuss current topics from the past week that are close to my heart. I make no claim to have the "ultimate, correct opinion" but simply present my view in artistic form.

The international threat is constantly growing - especially due to polarization caused by the Russian war of aggression. I now feel very unsettled by Russian propaganda and statements. It is very frustrating that the Cold War is in full swing again. I could no longer imagine this after the collapse of the Soviet Union. And NATO has also been revived, although it was already almost at the end of its political rope.
Now I'm glad we have her...happy 75th birthday last week.

In order to address the conflict between "East/West", "war/peace" and ultimately "good/evil", I decided to use a black and white image. (In fact, the political grey of the past became a situation with clear positions.) At the same time, the large black area makes the image seem threatening. A minimal shade of blue reinforces the cold impression.

The person in the picture appears determined - but also very emotionless, ice cold and aloof. The chain around the neck is not a piece of jewelry but a military identification tag. It is also no coincidence that the person is looking to the left - from "east" towards "west".

This picture is part of my weekly ARTblog on Instagram , in which I discuss current topics from the past week that are close to my heart. I make no claim to have the "ultimate, correct opinion" but simply present my view in artistic form.

The motif is also available in 2:3 format as a print on Alu-Dibond in the shop as a limited edition.

The reduced excerpt offered here is available in an unlimited edition.

Available as print or download.

Prints:

a) Printing on high-quality aluminium composite (various sizes).
Thanks to the latest generation of UV direct printing with 7 colors including "light colors", the matt surface of the aluminum composite shines in absolutely rich colors and fine details are displayed in high resolution down to the last detail. The pictures are provided with a pre-assembled profile suspension and have a distance of approx. 1 cm from the wall. This gives your wall picture a floating look.

b) Printing on high-quality fine art photo paper from HahnemĂĽhle:
Baryta FB 350
21 cm x 21cm (incl. border up to 5 mm)

Delivery without frame - sample images are for illustration purposes only

When downloading:

Resolution: 5504 px x 5504 px
Format: JPG
for private use only
maximum 10 downloads

Shipment

All images are usually printed directly after ordering. If an external printing service provider is involved in the creation, the delivery time can increase to up to 2 weeks.

Delivery is free of charge.

Treatment & Care

The print is applied with high quality ink on high quality art paper. To ensure longevity, the image should be protected from direct sunlight.

It is recommended that you only touch the pictures with gloves.

Only pictures made of acrylic glass can be cleaned with a clean, damp cloth without pressure.

Never expose unprotected prints to water. This destroys the surface.

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