“A Cautious Reopening”, Kauri Snails, Handmade Linocut Print

This is an original, unframed, handmade linocut print, printed using an etching press.

Limited edition of 30 handmade prints, 10 listed initially.
Each print is signed, numbered and dated.
Warm-black Charbonnel ink.
Paper: Hahnemuhle Stella printmaking paper.
Paper size: A4 / 210mm x 297mm
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Inspired by the experience of being in an extended lockdown from August til December 2021, in Auckland, Aotearoa NZ, during the Covid-19 pandemic, this linocut was created to express express my (and others') cautiousness towards the stepped reopening of our bubbles. This work is a sequel to my earlier lino print “Stick to your Bubble” which also featured kauri snails.

At a time when we were confined to our homes and our lives had to slow right down, snails seemed to be a particularly apt totem. The snail's habit of withdrawing into its shell when a threat is perceived, and its ability to seal itself away for long periods, being completely self-reliant seemed especially relevant. And now, as we begin to emerge from our lockdown, the snails too are emerging cautiously and warily.

Visit my blog to learn more about the background of these prints and to see the works in progress:
https://tonihartillart.blogspot.com/2021/11/a-cautious-reopening-sequel.html
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Please contact me if you have any questions about the print, payment or shipping options.
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If possible please pay by BANK DEPOSIT option. Many thanks.
If you are in Auckland you are welcome to arrange to pick up, socially distanced of course.
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Packaged in a clear bag with a backing card.
Please Note: the print is unframed.
Shipped in a rigid flat envelope, sandwiched between 2 pieces of recycled cardboard.