{"product_id":"jungle-paradise-birds-xiv","title":"Jungle Paradise Birds XIV","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Jungle Paradise Birds\" is an original, limited edition reduction linocut.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the evolution of an earlier linocut I made of a single \"paradise bird\" (a mythical creature).  In this print, two paradise birds are coming together over the flower that symbolises their love (yay!).  Where they come together, in the centre of the image, the jungle vines blossom around them.  Behind them (which represents the time before they found each other and fell in love), the jungle vines have no blossom.  The blossom represents the joys of falling in love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of its symbolism, this print is a great engagement or wedding gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI created \"Jungle Paradise Birds\" in a 15 different colour schemes, as well as in black and white. There are 47 prints \u003cstrong\u003ein total\u003c\/strong\u003e (in some cases there is only one unique state of a particular colour combination) and there are only 7 in this particular colour scheme which is called \"Jungle Paradise Birds XIV\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach coloured Jungle Paradise Birds print has been through the press at least 5 times (once for each colour you can see in the print other than white) - and sometimes more, because if I'm not happy with a colour combination once I lift the paper off the lino, I will re-ink the block and do it again!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition: \u003c\/strong\u003eEdition of 7, each signed and numbered in pencil. My printmaking “chop” is also applied on the lower right hand side of the print\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aquarelle Arches hot press 300gsm (a beautiful, high quality printmaking paper made from 100% cotton)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImage size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30cm wide x 21cm high\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaper size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 28.5cm high x 38.5cm wide (there are some minor individual differences, as the paper for each print is hand-torn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow are reduction linocuts created?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are interested in how these prints are created, I have described the print process for \"Little Creatures - Squirrel\", \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pip-matthews-printmaker.myshopify.com\/pages\/reduction-linocut-process\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce these original reduction linocuts have been sold out, no further originals will be available for purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach print is produced by hand, and has passed through the printing press multiple times to create the final image. As a result, all prints within an edition are unique, and your print may vary slightly from the images shown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe colours of the print may also vary slightly from what you see on the screen (as computer monitors may display colours differently)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs the artist, I retain copyright in all works I produce. Copyright does not transfer upon sale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pip Matthews","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":4099999875,"sku":"","price":150.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/8768\/products\/Jungle_Paradise_Birds_XIV_20x25.JPG?v=1441415132","url":"https:\/\/pipmatthews.com.au\/products\/jungle-paradise-birds-xiv","provider":"PIP MATTHEWS printmaker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}