a sunset coloured orange and red background with white calligraphic lines scrawled on top

Seeing in Phosphene

Name: Seeing in Phosphene
Price: 550.0 EUR
Availability: SoldOut

For a time-limited print edition, José Parlá spins memories of a life in art into abstract calligraphy.

Seeing in Phosphene sees Parlá draw on ocular phenomena as a source of inspiration. Caused by lig...

For a time-limited print edition, José Parlá spins memories of a life in art into abstract calligraphy.

Seeing in Phosphene sees Parlá draw on ocular phenomena as a source of inspiration. Caused by light, sound or pressure, ‘phosphene’ describes illusory colours and shapes that come from inside the eye. Rubbing closed eyes and seeing stars are common examples. By looking at the sun through the skylight of his Brooklyn studio and blinking, Parlá finds forms – spots, lines, riding colours – for his energetic paintings. In turn, these forms summon moments – the city, my family and friends, places I’ve been – from his storied past.

Available for 24 hours only, the edition of signed, varnish-sealed prints faithfully recreate an original painting. Set against a vibrant gradient of red, orange and yellow, densely-layered strokes become illegible and evade specificity. Instead, Parlá encourages his viewer to read the surface for themselves – to find their own meaning, and draw their own conclusions.

Free shipping is included on all orders. For more on sensory inspirations, read the accompanying journal.

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Dimensions

Unframed: 53.6cm x 83.8cm

Framed: 61.6cm x 91.8cm x 3.3cm

Framing

Prints can be ordered float-mounted with reversible conservation tape in a bespoke wooden frame, painted matte black with visible grain and glazed with 99% UV-proof cast acrylic. Arrives complete with adjustable metal hanging hardware.

Medium

UV pigment print with a matte varnish silkscreen seal on 410gsm Somerset Tub Sized Radiant White paper

Authentication

COAs will come with a custom emboss Parla logo

Certificate of Authenticity

Arrives with a certificate of authenticity

Finishing

Signed by the artist on the front

Release date

May 17, 2023

Artist

José Parlá

4 collaborations

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Reviews from Avant collectors

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Amazing job on the framing and shipping.
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Love my print and the safe packaging provided by Avant Arte. Thank you!
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