SHARPEN - DAVID PETR

The Writing on the Wall

Photographic artist David Petr creates nostalgic portraits of our cultural history by drawing upon the forgotten details that time has erased. This line-up of mid-century, promotional pencils creates a warm palette of pastels and earth tones, juxtaposed with the pencils' quirky, typographical detail. Ads for the "Central Academy of Beauty Culture" and "Corn At Its Best" lay amongst the names of forgotten politicians and a reminder that "The Policeman Is Your Friend". This is an excellent piece for writers, educators, marketers, or anyone with a fondness for midcentury design.

The artwork is printed to the artist's exacting standards onto lustre photographic paper in order to produce its characteristic sharp color and detail. The art is then framed by a Master Framer, using all archival materials to preserve the artwork's quality. Produced in very limited number, this remarkable work will become the visual focal point of your home or office. Handmade in Winter Haven, Florida.

Limited edition of 10. All prints are signed and numbered by the artist.

• Item ID: 20548
• Materials: pine
• With Frame: 37.5" L x 27.5" W
• All prints are signed and numbered by the artist.
• Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery. Select economy shipping when ordering.
  
  At this time, this item can only be shipped to the contiguous 48 states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, or Puerto Rico. We apologize for any inconvenience.

David Petr

David Petr began crafting exclusive, larger-than-life photographic interpretations of iconic objects of our collective past in 2008. Rusted, dented and scratched items rich with patina are common topics explored under David's lens. The steadily growing body of work began with Petr's determined search for captivating objects from antique stores, flea markets, junk shops, online, and across the country. Hand-picked with an almost obsessive eye for quality, his found objects are orchestrated under the camera, often with several shots to create one final image. Shadows and highlights are precisely controlled, resulting in an image with uncompromising clarity. See all creations.