Sky Sardine
Sky Sardine
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This is a clay sardine from Algarve, Portugal, painted by artist Verónica Silva, using acrylic and ink. It's part of the collection called "Sky".
Have you ever imagined a sardine flying? Sardines are in the sea. Both the sea and the sky are blue, they have deep dark blues, they play with light and with the most varied colours. Both the sky and the sea have stars, unfathomable, divine and unknown beings. If even Icarus flew too close to the sun, why couldn't a sardine fly? She flies in the ocean, with all the dreams of the sky.
- Original art
- Varnished
- Made in Portugal
Signed by the artist
©Verónica Silva 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Giclée?
"A true giclée print refers to an archival print made from an inkjet printer equipped with a highly permanent set of inks in a wide range of colors. Artists, galleries, and collectors seek out giclée prints because of their unmatched standard of digital reproduction, and archival longevity." - from Brooklyn Editions
My giclées are made in a printshop specialized in this work. They use 12 colours to print it, so the end result is closer to the original work. They combine mineral pigment-based paints with archival quality paper for longevity.
Aging estimates – based on laboratory tests – point to a resistance to fading and colour change of more than 200 years under ideal conditions (storage in the dark at 22.7ºC and 50% RH), and up to 86 years when exposed under glass.
Where are these made?
All made with love in Portugal.
How is it shipped?
Both prints and originals on paper are shipped inside a PLA (more eco-friendly) or OPP envelope* to protect them from humidity. They're also wrapped, and then cardboard is added for support/to avoid bending. Then it is shipped in a cardboard envelope.
*It's not ideal, but necessary, and I'm always on the lookout for more sustainable alternatives.
How long does it take to get the order?
- Portugal
Without Tracking:
Usually 3 to 5 business days
With Tracking:
Usually 1 to 2 business days
Açores and Madeira - 2 to 3 business days - European Union
Usually 3 to 5 business days