The Silk Ribbon

QP-2026-003

Phiré

3/15/2026

With a pedestrian bridge formed after the ribbons of traditional Hangzhou silk as the visual framework, the scene has been reimagined through stylization.

Provenance

From the artist's studio

Completed

2026

Project Details

Location

Hangzhou, China

Dimensions

29.7cm x 21cm (11.69 in x 8.27 in); ~1.8 cm unpainted border

Original:

Arches 300 gsm (140 lb), 100% cotton archival paper
Grain: Cold Pressed (medium-grain)
Process: Cylinder mould-made in France
Integrity: pH-neutral, acid-free, gelatin-sized

Print Edition:

Print Edition: Limited Edition giclée prints on Hahnemühle Photo Rag®

Substrates

Media

Archival lightfast pigments:

Winsor & Newton Designers Gouache.
Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolors.

Original:

Hand-written, wax-sealed Certificate of Authenticity
On hand-made, deckled edge archival cotton paper.

Authentication

Availability

Original: Sold
Print Edition: Limited Edition giclée prints on Hahnemühle Photo Rag®

Archive ID

QP-2026-003

Collect Original

Investment Quality

Original:

Expected longevity: 100+ years

Presentation

Original:

Unframed
Conservation-grade framing available on request at an additional cost
Wrapped in acid-free glassine
Includes Certificate of Authenticity and care sheet

Print Edition:

Framed or unframed

The work began with a graphite underdrawing to map out the intricate architectural details and perspective of the scene.

This foundational layer ensured structural precision before I transitioned into paint, building layers of colour to enhance the overarching sense of stillness I aim to convey in the final piece.