Past & Present
Limited Edition Print
‘Past & Present' was inspired from my visit to China, where I discovered the small, lesser known village of Jiangjunguan nestled at the base of the Great Wall. While there, I learned that the residents were soon to be relocated to newly constructed high-rise buildings as part of a development plan to attract tourism.
Walking through the village felt like stepping back in time. The simple, centuries-old homes stood as a testament to a bygone era. Inside the rustic stone-walled rooms, occasional Western artifacts, like a New York Yankees baseball cap hanging on a nail, hinted at the rare visits of tourists who had stumbled upon this hidden gem.
This image tells the story of the tension between modern society and historical legacy. The high-rise buildings represent the sprawling urbanisation of cities like Beijing and Shanghai, their looming presence casting a metaphorical and literal shadow over the village. The stone walls and ghostly skeletal trees of the village symbolise the rich historical culture that is at risk of being overshadowed by rapid development, modernisation, and tourism.
Product Info
• Giclée fine art limited edition print (print only). A Limited Edition print means only a certain number of prints will be produced at any one size and once sold will no longer be available. Print prices may increase as the edition gets closer to selling out.
• Image size options:
250mm x 250mm, 380mm x 380mm, 550mm x 550mm, and 750mm x 750mm
• Printed on Hahnemühle Photo Rag Satin (310gsm) archival fine art paper, using high-end Epson technology and archival Epson UltraChrome K3 pigment inks
• Your print is individually numbered and comes with a signed and embossed Certificate of Authenticity that verifies its origin and me as the artist
• Made in New Zealand
Sizing
Prints are produced with a paper border around the image.
250mm x 250mm – Limited Edition of 15 prints
380mm x 380mm – Limited Edition of 10 prints
550mm x 550mm – Limited Edition of 10 prints
750mm x 750mm – Limited Edition of 5 prints
Shipping
All giclée fine art prints (mini prints, limited editions, and open editions) are custom-printed to order. Please allow 5-10 days from payment to when your order is dispatched. Should there be any delays you will be notified by email.
• Fine art prints are supplied as loose (unframed) prints and securely shipped in either a protective tube or flat packaging
• Greeting cards are shipped in secure flat packaging
New Zealand & Australia Shipping:
FREE tracked delivery throughout New Zealand and Australia on all fine art prints and greeting cards.
Worldwide Shipping:
NZ$40 flat rate tracked delivery to all countries outside of New Zealand and Australia.
New Zealand Only: Framed prints are available on request, please email info@kayedavis.nz to discuss options and details.
