I look up at the window and brick. From a downtown alley. Outside, the soft light streams onto the brick forming yellow squares at the top. But, what would I see from inside, if I could look out?
From the outside, I can’t see much looking inside. The light that hits the glass exposes portions that appear to be boarded up but not much else. The frame has dark streaks on its ledge; tears running down through time. The light casts a hopeful spell, there’s mystery and endurance. Age has settled upon the brick as it has settled on the window, a brave display of character.
Inside there may be a lone single bed with a naked mattress. Perhaps, the stuffing pouring out within a gaping rupture. A musty smell that permeates throughout as inside is trapped from escape to the outside. Does someone still live in this room? Maybe. Or, they died here recently? Not in a hospital. Not walking in the street or at work. But instead, alone in a single room, sharing company with the musky air and the cacophony of sounds that filter through from outside.
Looking in provides a very different perspective than from looking out.
This was shot in Vancouver, BC and as previously mentioned from an alley, off a downtown street in one of the old sections of town.
Archival-Quality Prints: A Century of Timeless Memories
These prints are not just images, they can become old friends. Crafted to meet stringent archival standards, the papers and inks we use are designed to last over a century with the right care. Here’s what it means for you:
Longevity: Each print is engineered to endure, with a lifespan extending beyond 100 years when kept in optimal conditions.
Care Instructions: To maintain image quality:
◦ Store unframed prints in an archival-quality container.
◦ For framed displays, use archival matting and adhesive, coupled with UV-filtering glass to safeguard against sunlight and environmental damage.
• Environment Matters: Place your artwork away from direct sunlight and high humidity to maintain its pristine condition.
